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

Compared to official sports merchandise, counterfeit T-shirts and other apparel are nearly always of inferior quality and craftsmanship — a sleeve that’s too short, fabric that shrinks when washed or dyes that cause designs to fade — resulting in disappointed buyers. —Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025

American manufacturers are unlikely to dominate the global markets for T-shirts and running shoes. —Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025

Post Malone is the latest star of Skims‘ newest mens’ collection campaign, featuring zip-up hoodies, heavyweight fleece joggers and basic T-shirts among other styles. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025

The first group designed a T-shirt, fleece hoodie, long-sleeve hooded T-shirt, sweatpants, 5-inch shorts and a hat. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025

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