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

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Of course, any see-through top can be fixed by purchasing a thin undershirt or wearing nude-colored underwear. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 Pair the mini dress with a white tee and tennis shoes for the perfect summer fit, or transition it during the fall with a long-sleeve undershirt and boots. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025 For a casual touch, the musician kept a couple of buttons loose to expose a white crew neck undershirt. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 June 2025 Meanwhile, Rosenbaum wore a brown double-breasted suit with a white undershirt. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for undershirt

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 25 Aug. 2025.

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undershirt

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

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