Hawaiian shirt

American

noun

a short-sleeved, loose-fitting, open-collar shirt originally worn in Hawaii, made of lightweight fabric printed in colorful, often bold designs of flowers, leaves, birds, beaches, etc.

Etymology

Origin of Hawaiian shirt

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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Chase Hay, outfitted in a palm-patterned Hawaiian shirt splashed with Rams logos, cut a looser figure while chatting with Chargers and Rams fans at the field level bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025

They remember the comedian that wears the Hawaiian shirt.

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

One man wearing a Hawaiian shirt leapt over rows of bleachers to get a better signal.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023

Percy battled the giant twins, Otis and Ephialtes, while at his side fought a bearded man with a trident and a loud Hawaiian shirt.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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