adj
shirtless
SHURT-luhs
Shirtless (adj) means not wearing a shirt; bare-chested. Example: “The runners went shirtless in the summer heat.”
adj
1
Not wearing a shirt; bare-chested.
"The runners went shirtless in the summer heat."
How to use shirtless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout a shirt on.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shirtless
- Superlative
- most shirtless
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The runners went _____ in the summer heat.
Etymology
From shirt plus the suffix -less, "without."
Frequently asked questions
What does “shirtless” mean?
The word “shirtless” means not wearing a shirt; bare-chested. In plain terms, without a shirt on.
How do you pronounce “shirtless”?
“Shirtless” is pronounced SHURT-luhs (/ˈʃɝtləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “shirtless” in a sentence?
Here is “shirtless” used in a sentence: “The runners went shirtless in the summer heat.”
What part of speech is “shirtless”?
“Shirtless” is an adjective.
