T-shirt

American  

[tee-shurt] / ˈtiˌʃɜrt /

Or tee-shirt,

noun

1. a lightweight, usually knitted, pullover shirt, close-fitting and with a round neckline and short sleeves, worn as an undershirt or outer garment.

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T-shirt British  

noun

1. a lightweight simple garment for the upper body, usually short-sleeved

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Etymology

Origin of T-shirt

First recorded in 1940–45; named from its shape

Example Sentences

As Brother Vellies founder Aurora James says, “Even if you just put on a wonderful white T-shirt and some pants and some diamonds—I mean, that’s perfect.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Is every band just a T-shirt company now?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In another frame, Brigitte Bardot lies carefree in the countryside in a T-shirt and jeans.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

"But as long as you take a big coat and a T-shirt, you'll be fine."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Otherwise I’d be stuck with my faded old too-tight Gravity Falls gym T-shirt.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

Related Words

• bodice
• pullover
• turtleneck