undershirt

[ uhn-der-shurt ]

noun

1. a collarless, usually pullover undergarment for the torso, usually of cotton and either sleeveless and low-cut or with sleeves, worn chiefly by men and children.

undershirt

/ ˈʌndəˌʃɜːt /

noun

1. an undergarment worn under a blouse or shirt Brit namevest

Word History and Origins

Origin of undershirt¹

First recorded in 1640–50; under- + shirt

Example Sentences

Sweat glistened on his head and pooled on his undershirt.

From Los Angeles Times

By the time I was 14, I had found Ani DiFranco and other queer kids, stopped shaving my armpits and legs and had begun wearing overalls and men’s undershirts.

From Los Angeles Times

Usher, it appears, was well aware of his undershirt and bodice-ripping stage presence.

From Los Angeles Times

Gatwa's Time Lord arrives in half of 14th’s clothes – the button-down shirt, casually undone tie, high-top sneakers, and cotton boxer briefs, leaving his predecessor in his undershirt and suit, sans sneakers.

From Salon

That includes wearing more ruffles, notably in tops, undershirts or formal wear.

From Salon

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