shirt — a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɜːrt/
Example Sentences
- My cat somehow managed to get my favorite shirt and turned it into a scratching post.
- He forgot to iron his shirt and looked like he slept in a washing machine.
- Please wear a clean shirt for tomorrow's presentation.
shirt
NOUN[/ʃɜːrt/]
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'shirt' derives from Old English 'scyrte', which originally meant 'short garment' or 'short clothing'. It shares common ancestry with Germanic language families, reflecting the garment's defining characteristic of brevity compared to longer robes and tunics.
Breakdown
Old English 'scyrte' combines the root 'scyr-' (short) with the suffix '-te' (denoting a garment or article of clothing), literally meaning 'short-garment'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat somehow managed to get my favorite shirt and turned it into a scratching post.”
“He forgot to iron his shirt and looked like he slept in a washing machine.”
“Please wear a clean shirt for tomorrow's presentation.”
“The shirt was too small, so I looked like a sausage wrapped in fabric.”
“She bought three shirts on sale at the department store.”
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