topless

adjective top·less \-ləs\

of a woman : wearing no clothing on the upper body

: done while not wearing any clothing on the upper body

: having or allowing topless women

Full Definition of TOPLESS

archaic : so high as to reach up beyond sight <and burnt the topless towers of Ilium — Christopher Marlowe>

: being without a top

a : wearing no clothing on the upper body

b : featuring topless waitresses or entertainers <topless bars>

c : being a place where topless women are permitted <a topless beach>

— top·less·ness \-nəs\ noun

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