undershirt

noun

un·​der·​shirt ˈən-dər-ˌshərt How to pronounce undershirt (audio)
: a collarless undergarment with or without sleeves
undershirted adjective

Examples of undershirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sony sells a V-neck undershirt that also functions as a personal AC. Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2024 In addition to the briefs, trunks and boxers, crewneck and V-neck undershirts are also offered in white, black, navy and slate. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024 Doubtless the same was true of the undershirt that Gable didn’t have on. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024 The actress could be seen wearing a white pinstripe blazer and shorts co-ord and some large sunglasses, while her partner opted to also dress to impress in a gray suit of his own with a light blue undershirt and a darker blue tie. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for undershirt 

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Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undershirt was in 1648

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“Undershirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undershirt. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

undershirt

noun
un·​der·​shirt ˈən-dər-ˌshərt How to pronounce undershirt (audio)
: a collarless undergarment for the upper body
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