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T-shirt

T-shirt (plural T-shirts)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. collarless short-sleeved shirt: a collarless usually short-sleeved knit shirt without fastenings usually made of cotton and worn for leisure and sports. T-shirts are often printed with designs and slogans.

2. undershirt: a man's short-sleeved undershirt

[Early 20th century. < its T-shape when spread out]
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