T-shirt

noun

ˈtē-ˌshərt 

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 

adjective

Examples of T-shirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of a T-shirt and dainty pieces, try a minimalist blouse and statement jewelry. — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

Yarmosky, meanwhile, opted for a gray T-shirt and black pants. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 July 2026

Also available online for pre-order is Summer Magic merchandise including T-shirts, a hoodie, limited edition prints and vases and more. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The apparel company, founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Guillaume Gibault to promote textiles made in France, has since expanded beyond men’s underwear to include women’s undergarments, T-shirts, socks, swimwear, and other clothing. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for T-shirt

• blurt
• chert
• curt
• dirt
• flirt
• girt
• hurt
• peart
• pert
• shirt
• skirt
• spurt

Kids Definition

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