tank top




WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈtank ˌtop, n. [countable]
  1. Clothinga low-cut, sleeveless, pullover shirt with shoulder straps.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
tank′ top′, 
  1. Clothinga close-fitting, low-cut top having shoulder straps and often made of lightweight, knitted fabric. Also called tank. 
  • 1945–50

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
tank top
  1. a sleeveless upper garment with wide shoulder straps and a low neck, usually worn over a shirt, blouse, or jumper
Etymology: 20th Century: named after tank suits, one-piece bathing costumes of the 1920s worn in tanks or swimming pools
'tank top' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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