T-shirt

noun

ˈtē-ˌshərt How to pronounce T-shirt (audio)
variants or less commonly tee shirt
: a collarless short-sleeved or sleeveless usually cotton undershirt
also : an outer shirt of similar design
T-shirted
ˈtē-ˌshər-təd How to pronounce T-shirt (audio)
adjective

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The outerwear, pants, shorts, sweats and T-shirts are created from high-end materials but designed to be classic and quiet. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The college athletes began a tradition of hanging college T-shirts on the wall — from the ground to well above eye level — after signing day. — Pj Green october 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Both suspects had dark hair and wore dark T-shirts and light-colored sneakers. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026 There’s nothing more classic than a white T-shirt and jeans, a combination that Kravitz has on repeat. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 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

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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