overshirt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of overshirt
Example Sentences
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For being 11 members strong, Strait’s band sounded lean and clean, about as sturdy and unshowy as their boss’ plaid overshirt.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023
It’s a no-brainer to throw on this Rowing Blazers rugby overshirt and look stylish but feel comfortable.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2022
The "Mad Men" alum paired her look with shades, a handful of necklaces and an overshirt.
From Fox News • Aug. 16, 2021
He was wearing a loose white overshirt, and white pants that stopped two or three inches short of his ankles, and the inevitable felt hat, round and short-brimmed.
From The New Yorker • Dec. 2, 2019
She always wore that jacket, or some sort of overshirt, even when it was hot outside.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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