topless
word
/ˈtɑpɫəs/
/tˈɒpləs/
Definition
Wearing no clothing on the upper part of the body, especially referring to women without a shirt, blouse, or bra.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to women and is used in informal contexts; often describes beaches, nightclubs, or entertainment. Can be sensitive or risqué—use carefully. Common phrases: 'topless bar', 'topless beach'. Rare for men, as men without shirts are simply called 'shirtless'.
Spanish: en topless - sin parte de arriba (ropa) Portuguese (BR): topless - sem parte de cima (roupa)Portuguese (PT): topless - sem parte de cima (roupa)Chinese (Simplified): 上身裸露 - 无上衣Chinese (Traditional): 上身裸露 - 無上衣Hindi: टॉपलेस - बिना ऊपरी कपड़ों केArabic: عارية الصدر - بدون ملابس علويةBengali: টপলেস - উপরের অংশে কাপড় নেইRussian: топлесJapanese: トップレスVietnamese: không mặc áo (ở phần trên) - bán khỏa thânKorean: 토플리스Turkish: üstü çıplak - tepesiz (kadınlar için)Urdu: ٹاپ لیس - اوپر کا لباس نہ پہنناIndonesian: bertelanjang dada (untuk perempuan) - topless
Example Sentences
Men can walk topless at most public pools, but it's not common for women.
basic
There was a sign saying 'No topless swimming allowed.'
natural
The woman was sunbathing topless at the beach.
basic
This is a topless bar.
basic
Some beaches in Europe are known for being topless friendly.
natural
He was surprised to see so many people going topless at the festival.
natural