crop top

noun

plural crop tops
: a short upper-body garment that does not cover the midriff

Examples of crop top in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Aubrey Plaza Aubrey Plaza made a monochromatic statement on the red carpet in a black lace crop top and matching skirt, paired with a cropped velvet jacket. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 Pair this look with a bodysuit or crop top for a modern fall look. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024 The pieces can also be mixed and matched with whatever's in your suitcase or closet; wear the vest with jeans or trousers, or pair the shorts with a bodysuit or crop top. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2024 In more pictures, Agdal sits on a tractor wearing jeans and a green crop top, highlighting her bump once again. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crop top 

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Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crop top was in 1956

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“Crop top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crop%20top. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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