T-shirt

American  

[tee-shurt] / ˈtiˌʃɜrt /

Or tee-shirt,

noun

1. a lightweight, usually knitted, pullover shirt, close-fitting and with a round neckline and short sleeves, worn as an undershirt or outer garment.

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T-shirt British  

noun

1. a lightweight simple garment for the upper body, usually short-sleeved

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Etymology

Origin of T-shirt

First recorded in 1940–45; named from its shape

Example Sentences

Authorities say they are also reviewing symbols and clothing associated with the suspect, including a flag and T-shirt found at the scene, as part of their review of possible ideological motivations.

From Salon

Dressed in a black T-shirt, sandals and jeans, he said he’s not going anywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

While many of the young people bearing T-shirts with the president's likeness in the crowd at Saturday's rally in Pointe-Noire expressed confidence in Sassou Nguesso, some pointed to the country's economic worries.

From Barron's

"Nice T-shirt," he remarked to an audience member who was wearing a top with "POSH" in big letters with a photo of his mum in her Spice Girls pomp.

From BBC

"But the target, if you are wearing a red Ducati T-shirt, is to fight for the championship."

From Barron's

Related Words

• bodice
• pullover
• turtleneck