T-shirt

Or tee-shirt,

[tee-shurt]

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.

T-shirt

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of T-shirt¹

First recorded in 1940–45; named from its shape

Word History and Origins

Origin of T-shirt¹

so called because of its shape

Example Sentences

She said an initial, “almost defiant” sense of pride, with T-shirts and property signs declaring “Altadena is not for sale,” still lingers.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes they get wild and they start shooting T-shirts with the T-shirt gun into the stadium seats.

From Los Angeles Times

There are more signs, T-shirts and general love for her than anyone else.

From BBC

As the Angels played out their final week, the Angel Stadium store featured a “Thank You Fans” sale, with up to 50% off caps, T-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, even authentic Mike Trout jerseys.

From Los Angeles Times

One video reviewed by The Times shows a supposed Burton wearing a backward hat and black T-shirt while sitting in a car.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bodice 
• pullover 
• turtleneck