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overshirt

American  
[oh-ver-shurt] / ˈoʊ vərˌʃɜrt /

noun

  1. a pullover sport shirt, worn outside the waistband of a skirt or pair of slacks.


Etymology

Origin of overshirt

First recorded in 1795–1805; over- + shirt


Example Sentences

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Wakeley says a well-cut camisole or strappy top can work when worn beneath a linen overshirt, lightweight jacket or tailored co-ord.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

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

Balancing the linked-metal and torso-baring overshirt modeled by Mr. Owens’s friend Tyrone Dylan were plenty of shearlings and puffers.

From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2022

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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