Hawaiian shirt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hawaiian shirt
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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In 1983 Bill Murray took his passport photo in a Hawaiian shirt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
That’s why every single special I’m wearing a Hawaiian shirt, shorts, and then with time the Kangol hat started happening so right now it’s part of the style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2025
Favata was famous for throwing lavish parties at his Yorba Linda home, including one party where Garvey, clad in a Hawaiian shirt and khakis, was shown in photos mingling with clients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024
The blue Hawaiian shirt and traditional stone necklace that Cronin wore on the eve of the tournament couldn’t hide the strain on his face knowing the challenge facing his young team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
He was wearing his usual leopard-pattem Hawaiian shirt, walking shorts, and tennis shoes with black socks.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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