1
: a garment for the upper part of the body: such as
a
: a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside trousers or a skirt
b
2
: all or a large part of one's money or resources
lost his shirt on that business deal
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Alexa Chung doubled up on jackets in Paris, styling a classic Mac trench coat in khaki over a navy nylon bomber, V-neck sweater, and white button-down shirt for a masterclass in layering.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Sans jacket, Pascal made a statement with a bursting floral that accented his tuxedo shirt with pearl buttons.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
The Echo would be my top swim shirt suggestion for someone traveling light or planning multi-day adventures where laundry isn’t an option.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Her eldest son was dapper in a black tuxedo, a crisp white button-down shirt and an ivory ribbon in place of a tie.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Sans jacket, Pascal made a statement with a bursting floral that accented his tuxedo shirt with pearl buttons.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
The Echo would be my top swim shirt suggestion for someone traveling light or planning multi-day adventures where laundry isn’t an option.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Her eldest son was dapper in a black tuxedo, a crisp white button-down shirt and an ivory ribbon in place of a tie.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirt. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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shirt
noun1
: a garment for the upper part of the body usually with a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside pants or a skirt
2
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