singlet
/'siɳglit/
Definition
- Noun:
- A collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body: A sleeveless, tight-fitting piece of clothing, typically made of cotton or a similar material, worn under a shirt or on its own for athletic purposes. It covers the torso and has shoulder straps.
- A similar garment worn in sports: A lightweight, sleeveless top, often in a specific color, worn by athletes, wrestlers, or participants in certain sports as part of a uniform.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He wore a cotton singlet under his work shirt to stay warm.
- The wrestler stepped onto the mat wearing a blue singlet.
- In the old gym, you could see men lifting weights in simple singlets.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in a singlet": To be wearing a singlet, often implying a state of readiness for exercise or competition.
- The athletes were already in their singlets, waiting for the race to start.
Variants and Related Words
- Tank top (n): A casual, sleeveless shirt with wide armholes and a crew neck, often worn as outerwear. (Note: While similar, a "tank top" is generally outerwear, whereas a "singlet" is traditionally an undergarment or athletic uniform.)
- A-shirt (n): Another term for an athletic-style sleeveless undershirt, synonymous with "singlet" in some regions.
- Wrestling singlet (n): A specific type of one-piece, tight-fitting uniform worn in the sport of wrestling.
Synonyms
- Undervest: (British English) A sleeveless undergarment for the upper body.
- Sleeveless undershirt: A descriptive term for the garment.
Related Phrases
- To don a singlet: To put on a singlet.
- Before the match, each competitor must don a singlet.
Related Idioms
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a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
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