shirt
noun
ˈshərt 
1
: a garment for the upper part of the body: such as
a
: a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside trousers or a skirt
b
: undershirt
2
: all or a large part of one's money or resources
lost his shirt on that business deal
shirtless
ˈshərt-ləs
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Longtime anchor Huw Edwards appeared on-screen in a black suit, white shirt and black tie, which did not go unnoticed online. 
Mike Memoli, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Obama wears a dark suit, white shirt and gray or silver tie. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Advance registration fee includes a long-sleeve T-shirt and race bag. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 For the snaps, Robb wore a mid-length white dress with matching strappy white heels while Paul kept casual in a striped shirt and khaki pants. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 The flow led to the methodical removal of his suit jacket, tie, jewelry, shirt and jeans throughout the night until only a black leotard was exposed. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Where: The first stop will be 3rd Street Market Hall from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for shirt and boot pickup, then off to the Old World Third Street entertainment district on King Drive. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The Don’t Look Up actor has kept cool during the summer in breezy summer dresses and easy T-shirt-and-pants looks like the one above. Sam Reed, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 Bush, who was described as 5-feet 9-inches tall, 145 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
Mike Memoli, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Obama wears a dark suit, white shirt and gray or silver tie. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Advance registration fee includes a long-sleeve T-shirt and race bag. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 For the snaps, Robb wore a mid-length white dress with matching strappy white heels while Paul kept casual in a striped shirt and khaki pants. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 The flow led to the methodical removal of his suit jacket, tie, jewelry, shirt and jeans throughout the night until only a black leotard was exposed. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Where: The first stop will be 3rd Street Market Hall from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for shirt and boot pickup, then off to the Old World Third Street entertainment district on King Drive. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The Don’t Look Up actor has kept cool during the summer in breezy summer dresses and easy T-shirt-and-pants looks like the one above. Sam Reed, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 Bush, who was described as 5-feet 9-inches tall, 145 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English shirte, from Old English scyrte; akin to Old Norse skyrta shirt, Old English scort short
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing shirt
Kids Definition
shirt
noun
ˈshərt
: a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body usually with sleeves and often a collar
shirt
noun
as in pocket
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- pocket
- gold
- cash flow
- cash
- resources
- fund
- chips
- purse
- currency
- bread
- dough
- finances
- roll
- assets
- tender
- exchequer
- bankroll
- capital
- scratch
- legal tender
- wampum
- coffers
- treasury
- means
- riches
- jack
- deep pockets
- substance
- pelf
- wealth
- lucre
- wherewithal
- financing
- fortune
- opulence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- debts
- liabilities
- indebtedness