Meaning
tank top, vest
- a sleeveless close-fitting top or undershirt
In a sentence
D'estate preferisco indossare una canotta leggera.
In the summer, I prefer to wear a light tank top.
Hai comprato quella canotta bianca ieri al mercato?
Did you buy that white tank top yesterday at the market?
Oggi non fa abbastanza caldo per uscire solo in canotta.
Today it is not warm enough to go out wearing just a tank top.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| canotta | feminine · singular |
| canotte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often synonymous with canottiera, though canotta often refers specifically to outerwear fashion tops.
- Canottiera is more commonly used for underwear undershirts.