T-shirt

noun

ˈtē-ˌshərt 

variants or less commonly tee shirt

: a collarless short-sleeved or sleeveless usually cotton undershirt

also : an outer shirt of similar design

T-shirted

ˈtē-ˌshər-təd 

adjective

Examples of T-shirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ganni also has lots of interesting sweaters, coats, jackets, and T-shirts as well as accessories, shoes, and lingerie in its range. —Alexandra Schöb, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025

Also: What’s the deal with their coordinating T-shirts? —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025

Community members are encouraged to donate a new pair of shorts or jeans and a T-shirt, sizes 5-10 for children in kindergarten through 5th grade or shorts/jeans for boys sizes 10-18 for older students. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025

Before washing, Wang advises removing deodorant marks by briskly (but gently) rubbing them with a clean, form-fitting fabric item, such as a T-shirt or tights. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for T-shirt

• blurt
• chert
• curt
• dirt
• flirt
• girt
• hurt
• peart
• pert
• shirt
• skirt
• spurt

Kids Definition

T-shirt

noun

variants also tee shirt

ˈtē-ˌshərt

1

: a cotton undershirt with short sleeves and no collar

2

: a jersey outer shirt designed like a T-shirt