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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Additionally, shoppers can find pots, plant food, home decor, t-shirts and more.
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
While at the game, the couple color-coordinated their ensembles with Markle wearing a white button-down shirt with a navy sweater draped over her shoulders with dark pants, while Harry donned a navy blazer over a white T-shirt with dark trousers.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Hermios was last seen wearing a black shirt, red shorts and black shoes, according to police.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Her past treks have included her cat tree, the top of her owners’ headboard or her humans’ shoulders, reached by scaling their shirts like a jungle gym.
—Evan Moore
november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
While at the game, the couple color-coordinated their ensembles with Markle wearing a white button-down shirt with a navy sweater draped over her shoulders with dark pants, while Harry donned a navy blazer over a white T-shirt with dark trousers.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Hermios was last seen wearing a black shirt, red shorts and black shoes, according to police.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Her past treks have included her cat tree, the top of her owners’ headboard or her humans’ shoulders, reached by scaling their shirts like a jungle gym.
—Evan Moore
november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirt. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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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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