Hawaiian shirt

American  

noun

1. a short-sleeved, loose-fitting, open-collar shirt originally worn in Hawaii, made of lightweight fabric printed in colorful, often bold designs of flowers, leaves, birds, beaches, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of Hawaiian shirt

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The plus-sized comedian — better known as “Fluffy” — is sporting his typical loose-fitting vintage Hawaiian shirt, denim shorts and black flat cap.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

A big man in a Hawaiian shirt and a Panama hat, Nelson said he gets calls from all over the world when Sept. 30 rolls around.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

My date was a fellow screenwriter who had worn a Hawaiian shirt, smiled and asked a few good questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

One man wearing a Hawaiian shirt leapt over rows of bleachers to get a better signal.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023

Grover trembled as he took the fourth chair, though I didn’t know why he should be so afraid of a pudgy little man in a tiger-print Hawaiian shirt.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan