noun
undershirt
Undershirt (noun) means a light, close-fitting garment worn under a shirt, next to the skin. Example: “He wore an undershirt to soak up sweat before putting on his dress shirt.”
noun
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A light, close-fitting garment worn under a shirt, next to the skin.
"He wore an undershirt to soak up sweat before putting on his dress shirt."
How to use undershirt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thin base-layer top worn beneath a regular shirt.
UK vs US
This is the standard American term; in British English it's more often called a "vest."
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Word forms
- Plural
- undershirts
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He wore an _____ to soak up sweat before putting on his dress shirt.
Etymology
From under- plus shirt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “undershirt” mean?
The word “undershirt” means a light, close-fitting garment worn under a shirt, next to the skin. In plain terms, a thin base-layer top worn beneath a regular shirt.
How do you use “undershirt” in a sentence?
Here is “undershirt” used in a sentence: “He wore an undershirt to soak up sweat before putting on his dress shirt.”
What part of speech is “undershirt”?
“Undershirt” is a noun.
What is the meaning of undershirt?
"undershirt" (noun) means a light, close-fitting garment worn under a shirt, next to the skin.
