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
The moment was captured by a local photographer with Dunn wearing his Hawaiian shirt and Obama looking focused on the game.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2023
My date was a fellow screenwriter who had worn a Hawaiian shirt, smiled and asked a few good questions.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023
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
Percy decided not to comment on the Hawaiian shirt.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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