variants or less commonly tee shirt
: a collarless short-sleeved or sleeveless usually cotton undershirt
also : an outer shirt of similar design
T-shirted adjective

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Oversized to perfection and delivering the ideal amount of high-shine, this somewhat sweet statement style will make even the most basic of outfits shimmer this season, whether that’s a T-shirt and jeans or a trendy trainer and sleek black legging. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 With T-shirts, sweaters, pants, and sweater dresses as low as $11, you’re bound to find something on our list of the 118 best Cyber Monday deals to suit your style. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 More menswear is on the horizon too after the successful test of T-shirts earlier this year. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024 Seasonal picks, like wool coats and cute sweaters–even cashmere over at J.Crew–are finally marked down, while everyday pieces, like white T-shirts and wide-leg jeans, are also cheaper than usual. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for T-shirt 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of T-shirt was in 1920

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“T-shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/T-shirt. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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T-shirt

noun
variants also tee shirt
ˈtē-ˌshərt
1
: a cotton undershirt with short sleeves and no collar
2
: a jersey outer shirt designed like a T-shirt
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