noun Uncommon

henley

Henley (noun) means a pullover knit shirt with a buttoned placket at the neck but no collar. Example: “He wore a plain gray henley under his jacket.”

noun

A pullover knit shirt with a buttoned placket at the neck but no collar.

"He wore a plain gray henley under his jacket."

How to use henley

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, collarless shirt with a few buttons at the neckline, similar to a t-shirt with a placket.

Word forms

henleys plural, Henleys plural

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Etymology

Named after the English town of Henley-on-Thames, where rowers traditionally wore this style of shirt.

Rhymes for henley

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Frequently asked questions

What does “henley” mean?

The word “henley” means a pullover knit shirt with a buttoned placket at the neck but no collar. In plain terms, a casual, collarless shirt with a few buttons at the neckline, similar to a t-shirt with a placket.

How do you use “henley” in a sentence?

Here is “henley” used in a sentence: “He wore a plain gray henley under his jacket.”

What part of speech is “henley”?

“Henley” is a noun.

Is “henley” a common word?

“Henley” is an uncommon word in modern English.