polo shirt

noun

: a close-fitting pullover often knit shirt with short or long sleeves and turnover collar or banded neck

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Likewise, Charlie, who also took shots on the golf course, wore the Monterey striped polo shirt and navy endless joggers. Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024 Duca Sartoria recently introduced a line of yachting clothes, called Sarti del Mare, that includes custom polo shirts, shorts, vests, hoodies, and blazers. Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The polo shirt obviously comes to mind, as does the iconic fashion and lifestyle brand Polo Ralph Lauren, but there are also more subtle references—such as the horse bit loafer, or the classic gaucho alpargata, which inspired the modern mens’ espadrille. Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024 If you’re overwhelmed by all the new fall trends — ranging from the polarizing skirt-over-jeans look to the polo shirts comeback — keep it simple this cold-weather season with sleek and chic wardrobe staples that will stand the test of time. Photo: Courtesy Of Massimo Dutti., refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polo shirt 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polo shirt was in 1887

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“Polo shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo%20shirt. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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polo shirt

noun
: a close-fitting pullover shirt of knitted fabric
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