: a closure that can be pulled by hand to open a can

Examples of pop-top in a Sentence

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Automotive Slick, versatile mini-camper van out-flexes new Volkswagen California August 13, 2024 VW's California remains the global vanlife icon, but other pop-top mini-camper vans provide a similar, even superior, experience. New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024 While much less prominent than the classic wedge-style pop-up roof that tilts backward or forward, the side-lifting pop-top is far from a new idea. New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024 The tart candies now available in citrus, tangerine and mango — three of the most popular flavors of Altoids Sours — and come in similar-looking pop-top tins as the original candy. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 At camp, pop-top setup is already done, freeing travelers to get to work on other parts of making camp or simply leap upstairs to bed. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2024 The Volkswagen California may remain the global icon of compact, space-efficient van life, but there are a number of other smart pop-top mini-camper vans out there capable of providing a similar, if not superior, experience. New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024 Beyond just concepts, Nissan has also brought several camper vans to its global lineup, selling everything from all-terrain Japanese fishing huts, to German sand-and-sun chasers, to Spanish electric pop-tops. New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2024 Its camping system pairs the standard wedge pop-top with a custom-fit panel designed to support a full camper floor plan's worth of furniture and equipment inside the truck bed. New Atlas, 24 July 2024 The leak-resistant pop-top lids also ensure that the food won’t spill in a bag or backpack while traveling to class. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pop-top was in 1957

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“Pop-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop-top. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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