Shirt

usgb/ʃɜːrt/
noun

A piece of clothing for the upper body with sleeves and usually a collar, you wear it over your head or button it down the front.

He wore a white shirt to the office.
Visual representation of "shirt" - A piece of clothing for the upper body with sleeves and usually a collar, you wear it over your head or button it down the front.

Often appears as...

  • button up your shirt
  • tuck in your shirt
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Formal Settings

Shirts with collars are preferred in business or formal events.

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He chose a crisp, button-down shirt for the interview.
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Casual Variations

T-shirts and polo shirts are more casual and typically worn in relaxed settings.

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On weekends, he switched to a comfy t-shirt.
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Cultural Connotations

In some cultures, a white shirt signifies purity or formality.

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The groom wore a white shirt symbolizing purity.
Visual representation of the word "Shirt"

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