Shirtwaist: meaning, definitions and examples
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shirtwaist
[ หสษหrtหweษชst ]
type of clothing
A shirtwaist is a woman's blouse that resembles a man's shirt, often featuring a fitted waist and typically made of cotton or linen. It became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a versatile and practical garment for women.
Synonyms
blouse, shirtdress, top.
Examples of usage
- She wore a floral shirtwaist for the summer picnic.
- In the 1910s, the shirtwaist was a staple in women's fashion.
- The museum had exhibits showcasing vintage shirtwaists.
Translations
Translations of the word "shirtwaist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น camiseta de cintura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเฅเคเคตเฅเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Blusenrock
๐ฎ๐ฉ kemeja pinggang
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบะฝั-ััะฑะฐัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bluzka taliowana
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใฃใใฆใจในใ
๐ซ๐ท chemise taille
๐ช๐ธ camiseta de cintura
๐น๐ท bluz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ธ ์จ์ด์คํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ูุต ุงูุฎุตุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ koลกile v pase
๐ธ๐ฐ koลกeฤพa v pรกse
๐จ๐ณ ่กฌ่กซ่ ฐ้จ
๐ธ๐ฎ bluza v pasu
๐ฎ๐ธ skyrta mitti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะนะปะตะบ ะฑะตะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแขแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถฤรผs bluz
๐ฒ๐ฝ camiseta de cintura
Etymology
The term 'shirtwaist' comes from a combination of 'shirt' and 'waist', indicating a garment that combines the elements of a shirt with a fitted waistline. Its origins can be traced back to the late 19th century, when women's fashion began to shift towards more practical and functional clothing. As women's roles expanded in society, clothing like the shirtwaist allowed for both style and comfort. The shirtwaist became particularly popular with the advent of ready-to-wear fashion and mass production, making it accessible to many women. The shirtwaist also gained historical significance during the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, which highlighted the unsafe working conditions for garment workers and played a crucial role in the labor rights movement.