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Tube Top

Apparel
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A snug, strapless garment that covers the torso from the chest to the waist or below; in modern and pop-influenced poetry, it conveys youth, boldness, and the casual, revealing aesthetics of contemporary fashion.

Detailed Definition
A tube top is a simple band of fabric worn without shoulder straps, held by its fit around the chest and waist. Its plain construction can seem modern, youthful, or precarious. In poetry, it may mark a hot pavement, a crowded concert, or a moment of self-invention, while the garment's reliance on balance makes it a useful image for confidence that is real but never entirely secure.
Example
Example in poetry:
The silver tube top gleamed like a band of moonlight across her torso; In the crowded concert poem, the speaker’s tube top slips slightly as she raises both arms; A black tube top and loose jacket create a contrast between exposure and concealment; The poet compares the tube top’s straight upper edge to the horizon at dusk.
Additional Notes
A tube top is a strapless garment held in place by close fit, elastic, boning, or a combination of these. It encircles the torso like a fabric tube and may be worn alone or layered beneath a jacket. Bandeau is a related term, though it can refer to a narrower or less structured design.
Also Known As
Bandeau Top Strapless Top
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