sport shirt

or sports shirt

noun

1. a long- or short-sleeved soft shirt for informal wear by men, having a squared-off shirttail that may be left outside the trousers, usually worn without a tie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sport shirt¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Some vendors sport shirts decorated with the outline of Guatemala’s border or wear clothing woven with the colorful patterns of Mayan textiles.

From Los Angeles Times

Shoppers outside a Dollar Tree in Lilburn, Ga., sport shirts for state Rep. Jasmine Clark, who held a neighborhood canvassing event.

From Washington Post

That job proved a stroke of luck, because the restaurant’s cocktail menu was supervised by a man ever-dressed in retro sport shirts and porkpie hats who was known throughout the city as Brother Cleve.

From New York Times

“I’m partial to blue,” says Shilling, whose servers sport shirts and aprons in different shades of the color and whose tables are set with blue water glasses.

From Washington Post

Those who register by June 30 will be guaranteed an Owl Ride sport shirt.

From Washington Times

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