Hawaiian shirt

noun

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

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Aside from meals, other Friday traditions could include having a casual dress theme in the office, such as Hawaiian shirt Friday or flannel Friday. Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Men's stars and stripes Hawaiian shirt: $23.99 Look your best while celebrating America with a stars and stripes Hawaiian shirt. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025 Leading the service was Kody's brother-in-law, Tim, who arrived wearing a Hawaiian shirt and shorts. Dory Jackson, People.com, 19 May 2025 The move is expected to send ripples through the economy as American consumers, who have gotten used to buying cheap shoes, Hawaiian shirts, holiday decorations and other products made in China, suddenly find those products much pricier. Danielle Kaye, New York Times, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Hawaiian shirt

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 19 Jun. 2025.

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