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T-shirt

noun Save Word \ ˈtē-ˌshərt \ variants: or less commonly tee shirt

Definition of T-shirt

: a collarless short-sleeved or sleeveless usually cotton undershirt also : an outer shirt of similar design

Other Words from T-shirt

T-shirted \ ˈtē-​ˌshər-​təd \ adjective

First Known Use of T-shirt

1920, in the meaning defined above

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T-shirt

noun

English Language Learners Definition of T-shirt

: a shirt that has short sleeves and no collar and that is usually made of cotton

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T-shirt

noun variants: also tee shirt \ ˈtē-​ˌshərt \

Kids Definition of T-shirt

: a shirt with short sleeves and no collar and usually made of cotton

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