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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The Food Network star and mayor of Flavortown is instantly recognizable thanks to his frosted tips, colorful bowling shirts, distinctive goatee and blinged-out look.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The neckline on the bra is wide enough to accommodate V-neck shirts, and the spandex blend eliminates lines for a barely-there feel under tops with a higher neckline.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
The thermal shirt can play much the same role today, as its cotton fabric is breathable and soft enough to be worn directly against the skin, and is typically designed to fit below shirts, sweaters and jackets.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Terry Bollea-Tozawa ripped his shirt off to a huge pop.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The neckline on the bra is wide enough to accommodate V-neck shirts, and the spandex blend eliminates lines for a barely-there feel under tops with a higher neckline.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
The thermal shirt can play much the same role today, as its cotton fabric is breathable and soft enough to be worn directly against the skin, and is typically designed to fit below shirts, sweaters and jackets.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Terry Bollea-Tozawa ripped his shirt off to a huge pop.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirt. Accessed 28 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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