Meaning & Definition
noun
A cloth garment for the upper body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and a front opening.
He wore a blue shirt to the meeting.
A garment that covers the torso and is typically worn with pants or a skirt.
She bought a new shirt for her job interview.
A piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body, made from various fabrics and styles.
The store has a wide selection of casual shirts.
A specific style of shirt, such as a dress shirt, t-shirt, or button-up shirt.
He prefers to wear t-shirts over formal shirts.
Etymology
From Old English 'scyrte' meaning a garment or shirt.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dress shirt:
A formal shirt typically worn with a suit.
shirt off one's back:
To give everything one has; to be generous.
put one's shirt on:
To bet or wager confidently on something.
Slang Meanings
Shirty
He's been really shirty about the new policy changes.
Shirtless
After the workout, he was running around shirtless.