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Shirt Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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shirt

🇺🇸 /ˈʃɝt/ · 🇬🇧 /ʃˈɜːt/

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A shirt is a garment worn on the upper part of the body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front. Shirts come in various styles, colors, and materials, making them versatile for different occasions.

Synonyms

blouse, polo, tee, top.

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy a new shirt for the job interview.
  • She wore a silk shirt to the party.
  • He prefers wearing casual shirts on weekends.

Translations

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Quick facts about “shirt”

Shirt is a 1-syllable noun. It is pronounced /ˈʃɝt/ in American English and /ʃˈɜːt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 4 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #4,468 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'shirt'

The word 'shirt' originated from the Old English word 'sceort', which meant a garment for the upper body. Over time, the design and style of shirts have evolved, reflecting changes in fashion and culture. Shirts have been a staple of clothing for centuries, providing both functionality and fashion.


See also: undershirt.

Rhymes

Shirt rhymes with cert, evert, peart, vert, hurt, assert, dirt and alert.

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Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,468, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.