shirt

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A piece of clothing worn over the upper body.
Practice using shirt in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • His shirt has a small hole in the sleeve.
  • Is this shirt too big for me?
  • He put on a clean shirt for school.
  • She folded the blue shirts after washing them.
  • You can wear a shirt with jeans or trousers.

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Meanings

Upper-body garment

noun
clothing
neutral
A piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with sleeves and often with a collar and buttons.

Examples

  • He put on a clean shirt for school.
  • Is this shirt too big for me?
  • She folded the blue shirts after washing them.
  • His shirt has a small hole in the sleeve.
  • You can wear a shirt with jeans or trousers.

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Etymology

From Old English scyrte, a short garment, related to the word skirt.

FAQ

What is a shirt?

It is a piece of clothing worn over the upper body.

Does a shirt always have buttons?

No. Many shirts do, but some pull on over the head.

Is a T-shirt a kind of shirt?

Yes, though a T-shirt is usually simpler and has no collar.

What is the plural of shirt?

The regular plural is shirts.

Can anyone wear a shirt?

Yes. Shirts are worn by people of all genders.

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