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undershirt

American  
[uhn-der-shurt] / ˈʌn dərˌʃɜrt /

noun

  1. a collarless, usually pullover undergarment for the torso, usually of cotton and either sleeveless and low-cut or with sleeves, worn chiefly by men and children.


undershirt British  
/ ˈʌndəˌʃɜːt /

noun

  1. Brit name: vest.  an undergarment worn under a blouse or shirt

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of undershirt

First recorded in 1640–50; under- + shirt

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The Norway forward had already had his undershirt partially ripped in one physical tussle during City's 2-1 win on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The El Supremo, who sits “at the top of the stairs” in “Show Biz Kids,” becomes a blank-eyed, mustachioed goon in a stained, sleeveless white undershirt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023

With his dirty red suit hanging open and trademark white undershirt, this gruff, bedraggled Santa looks like a bear after hibernating.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2022

The Stamford, Connecticut, native wore a tan prison uniform with a white, long-sleeve undershirt, black sneakers and thick glasses as he told U.S.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

A thin silver chain peeks out from the collar of his undershirt and his lips are red with artificial dye, thanks to his endless supply of red suckers.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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