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shirtless

American  
[shurt-lis] / ˈʃɜrt lɪs /

adjective

  1. not wearing a shirt or any clothing on the upper body.

  2. featuring a person or people not wearing shirts or any clothing on the upper body.


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A couple woke to find a shirtless man in their hotel bedroom after he was mistakenly given a key card to their door, BBC Scotland News has learned.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

For those who aren’t comfortable running shirtless or want sun protection, a lightweight, sweat-wicking top is a happy medium.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

There’s the Total Wireless Weigh-In, which allows fans to take shirtless pictures of themselves flexing the way fighters do at weigh-in the day before they fight.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

In the book, Thayil admits that the band had built a strong live reputation, enhanced by Chris Cornell’s habit of appearing onstage shirtless.

From Salon Jun. 9, 2026

Dill lay shirtless and still, his back to the door.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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