variants or less commonly tee shirt
: a collarless short-sleeved or sleeveless usually cotton undershirt
also : an outer shirt of similar design
T-shirted adjective

Examples of T-shirt in a Sentence

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Temperatures are going to be summer-like the next several days, so ditch the coat and replace your wardrobe with shorts, T-shirts and flip flops. Bill Kelly, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Merchandise, such as collectible keychains, T-shirts and Bento Boxes, will also be available for fans to purchase online starting April 15. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 Highlights include making upcycled items like T-shirt bags, swapping gently used clothing, learning about composting and water conservation. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 Trudeau traded in his traditional business attire for more festival-appropriate gear for the day, donning a white T-shirt, backwards cap and blue jeans. Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for T-shirt

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of T-shirt was in 1920

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“T-shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/T-shirt. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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
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