tee shirt
Definition
- Noun:
- A close-fitting pullover shirt: A casual garment for the upper body, typically made of knitted cotton fabric, having short sleeves and a round neckline, and put on by pulling it over the head. It is often worn as an informal or athletic garment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He wore a plain white tee shirt with his jeans.
- I need to pack a clean tee shirt for the gym.
- The company gave all employees a branded tee shirt.
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural or promotional item: A tee shirt can serve as a medium for personal expression, advertising, or commemoration.
- She collects vintage band tee shirts.
- Volunteers received a commemorative tee shirt for the charity run.
Variants and Related Words
- T-shirt: This is the more common and standard spelling of the word. "Tee shirt" is a variant.
- I bought a new T-shirt yesterday.
- Tee: (Informal, noun) A shortened, casual form for "tee shirt" or "T-shirt".
- I'm just going to wear a tee and shorts.
Synonyms
- Jersey: (Especially in sports contexts) A shirt, typically loose, worn by a member of a sports team.
- Pullover: A garment put on by being pulled over the head.
Related Phrases
- Graphic tee: A tee shirt featuring a printed design, often with images or text.
- His graphic tee had a picture of his favorite cartoon character.
- Pocket tee: A tee shirt with a small sewn pocket on the chest.
- He prefers pocket tees because they have a classic look.
Noun
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a close-fitting pullover shirt
