crop top

noun

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

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The jacket was left open and showcased Jenner’s white crop top. Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 30 May 2025 Sánchez herself wore everything from a Murmur corset set to an Oscar de la Renta crop top, whereas Kardashian donned an off-the-shoulder Louis Vuitton top. Vogue, 19 May 2025 Pair them with a crop top to create a summery, casual style. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025 On Friday, D’Amelio wore a black sheer crop top with lace trim and a tie closure at the front. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crop top

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 3 Jun. 2025.

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