Hawaiian shirt

noun

: a usually short-sleeved sport shirt with a colorful pattern

Examples of Hawaiian shirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During the show at Timberwolf Amphitheatre at Kings Island, Timothy Schmit, a former member of Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, noticed fans wearing parrot hats and Hawaiian shirts. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024 Think old-school tees, trucker hats, Hawaiian shirts, overalls and a selection of baseball hats. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024 Waged war in a suburban office park wearing Hawaiian shirts and cargos? Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2024 This colorful crowd — the Bowl looks like a pastel kaleidoscope of leis and Hawaiian shirts — is on its feet and loving it. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Other great promotions include Luau Night on May 3, with a Hawaiian shirt giveaway, and a Martial Arts Night on May 31, when fans will receive free Karate Splash bobbleheads. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024 Show up in a Hawaiian shirt and no one will bat an eye. Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024 After all, the Hawaiian shirt has become a staple in many wardrobes thanks to this laidback ethos. Erin Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, Shelton opted for a Hawaiian shirt and a curly wig. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hawaiian shirt was in 1952

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“Hawaiian shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hawaiian%20shirt. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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