noun
henley
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.