sport shirt
Definition
Noun: A casual shirt, typically with short sleeves, a collar, and a placket front, designed for comfort and informal wear. It is often made from soft, breathable fabrics like cotton or jersey.
Usage
A "sport shirt" is a type of casual shirt. It is worn in informal settings. It is not a formal dress shirt. - He wore a comfortable sport shirt and jeans to the weekend barbecue. - For the casual office policy, a neat sport shirt is acceptable.
Examples
- As a direct object:
- She bought a new striped sport shirt for her vacation.
- With a possessive:
- My favorite sport shirt is the light blue one.
- With an adjective:
- He prefers polo-style sport shirts for golf.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to any casual, comfortable shirt suitable for leisure activities or sports, though it is distinct from a jersey or team uniform.
- In retail or fashion contexts, "sport shirt" may be used to categorize a specific style of casual menswear.
Variants and Related Words
- Polo shirt: A specific type of sport shirt with a collar, a placket with typically two or three buttons, and a distinct ribbed knit fabric.
- Casual shirt: A more general term for any shirt designed for informal wear.
- T-shirt: A collarless shirt, usually with short sleeves and no front placket, which is a different category of casual wear.
Synonyms
- Casual shirt
- Leisure shirt
- Polo shirt (a specific subtype)
Antonyms
- Dress shirt
- Formal shirt
- Business shirt
Related Phrases
- Sportswear: Clothing designed for sports or casual leisure activities.
- Casual wear: Informal clothing.
Noun
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a shirt with short sleeves designed for comfort and casual wear
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