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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Perfect for wearing to yoga class, layered under a sweater, or casually with a pair of jeans, this versatile T-shirt will make a big impact in your style.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
And that was several weeks before Johnson pulled his shirt off after a statement 24-15 Black Friday victory over the Eagles, some spur-of-the-moment rambunctiousness that activated a free hot dog promotion at The Wiener’s Circle in Chicago.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Donned in a purple puffy coat and red flannel shirt, Karen Davis, 82, went for an afternoon walk on December 29, 2025, with her blue heeler cattle dog.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Although a button-down shirt traditionally gives off an air of menswear, these flowy, romantic styles have a softer feel.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
And that was several weeks before Johnson pulled his shirt off after a statement 24-15 Black Friday victory over the Eagles, some spur-of-the-moment rambunctiousness that activated a free hot dog promotion at The Wiener’s Circle in Chicago.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Donned in a purple puffy coat and red flannel shirt, Karen Davis, 82, went for an afternoon walk on December 29, 2025, with her blue heeler cattle dog.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Although a button-down shirt traditionally gives off an air of menswear, these flowy, romantic styles have a softer feel.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirt. Accessed 7 Jan. 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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