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.

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undershirt British  

/ ˈʌndəˌʃɜːt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of undershirt

First recorded in 1640–50; under- + shirt

Example Sentences

Usually, the jails issue each inmate a short-sleeved shirt and pants, one short-sleeved undershirt and one blanket, though some facilities allow people extra clothing depending on the weather.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 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

And when the players were called back to the field, Washington’s most dangerous defensive end stood on the sideline in his undershirt.

From Washington Post • Oct. 9, 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

Now he’s standing there in his white jersey undershirt.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

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