undershirt

noun

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

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In the final episode of Friends, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, Rachel (Aniston) pairs a black, high-neck tank top with a classic white undershirt — an ultra-’90s fashion choice that Alicia Silverstone also famously rocks in Clueless. Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Even for his undershirt to be very tight on the biceps, with his sleeves rolled up, gripping to his biceps and all the sweat in the dirt. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 This thermal undershirt, which doubles as a workout top, is made from stretchy, moisture-wicking fabric and lined with fleece. Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 The outfit was completed by a white undershirt, a pair of mesh tights, a few silver tone necklaces, and a slick pair of H&M leather knee-high boots. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undershirt

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Apr. 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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