overshirt

noun

over·​shirt ˈō-vər-ˌshərt How to pronounce overshirt (audio)
: a shirt usually worn over another shirt without being tucked in

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The hero look includes a relaxed overshirt with patch pockets and an unconstructed jacket paired with wide-leg trousers in lightweight, breathable fabrics with stretch for movement and embroidered with the team crest. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Style it with a tank top underneath, an overshirt on top, or just your favorite sandals for a casual yet trendy look. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Elevated everyday layers — knitwear, gilets and overshirts — will become foundational. Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026 Tops consist of unisex cashmere sweaters and sweatshirts, men’s polo rugby shirts and overshirts and women’s mesh bodysuits and half zip polos. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overshirt

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overshirt was in 1805

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“Overshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshirt. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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