undershirt

noun

un·​der·​shirt ˈən-dər-ˌshərt How to pronounce undershirt (audio)
: a collarless undergarment with or without sleeves
undershirted adjective

Examples of undershirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After the goal, his third of the season, Pec lifted the bottom of his jersey to show a message on his white undershirt that dedicated the goal to the people of Rio Grande do Sul, his home state in southern Brazil, which has been devastated by recent floods. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024 Smart and her son both dressed in matching black outfits for the event, with the actress sporting a long black dress and a sheer turtleneck while her son opted for a black suit and blue undershirt. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for undershirt 

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Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undershirt was in 1648

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“Undershirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undershirt. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

undershirt

noun
un·​der·​shirt ˈən-dər-ˌshərt How to pronounce undershirt (audio)
: a collarless undergarment for the upper body
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