Singlet: meaning, definitions and examples

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singlet

 

[ หˆsษชล‹ษกlษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sport

A singlet is a type of sleeveless shirt worn in sports such as wrestling or track and field.

Synonyms

jersey, tank top, vest

Examples of usage

  • The wrestler put on his singlet before the match.
  • She wore a singlet for her track competition.
  • The singlet is a common attire for wrestlers.
  • Many athletes prefer wearing singlets during competitions.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

In some countries, a singlet is a casual sleeveless undershirt worn under clothing.

Synonyms

tank top, undershirt, vest

Examples of usage

  • He wore a singlet under his shirt to stay warm.
  • The singlet helped absorb sweat during the hot weather.
  • During summer, many people opt for wearing singlets.
  • A plain white singlet is a basic wardrobe staple.

Translations

Translations of the word "singlet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น camiseta regata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค‚เค—เคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterhemd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaos dalam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podkoszulek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒณใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉbardeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ camiseta sin mangas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atlet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏผ์†Œ๋งค ์…”์ธ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ูŠุต ุฏุงุฎู„ูŠ ุจู„ุง ุฃูƒู…ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกtฤ›lnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกtelnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒๅฟƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spodnja majica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรฝrabolur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mayka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ camiseta sin mangas

Etymology

The term 'singlet' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the idea of a single piece of clothing. Originally used in sports, the singlet has evolved to become a versatile garment worn for various purposes, from athletics to casual wear.

See also: singleness, singles, singleton.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,239, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.