1
: a garment for the upper part of the body: such as
a
: a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside trousers or a skirt
b
2
: all or a large part of one's money or resources
lost his shirt on that business deal
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The pieces include a camouflage set with a shirt and utility pants, a denim carpenter pant and three T-shirts, which Wrangler anticipates consumers can use as an ideal layering piece.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Expect live music from the Jack Shealy Band, a Jimbo’s look-alike contest and limited editions Jimbo’s hats and shirts from @sunandsons.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
In response, Kreischer jumped the ringside barrier to confront Waller, once again removing his shirt in trademark fashion.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The American Idol alum tucked a striped button-up shirt into her straight-leg jeans and finished the look with a pair of heels.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Expect live music from the Jack Shealy Band, a Jimbo’s look-alike contest and limited editions Jimbo’s hats and shirts from @sunandsons.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
In response, Kreischer jumped the ringside barrier to confront Waller, once again removing his shirt in trademark fashion.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The American Idol alum tucked a striped button-up shirt into her straight-leg jeans and finished the look with a pair of heels.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirt. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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shirt
noun1
: a garment for the upper part of the body usually with a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside pants or a skirt
2
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