undershirt
English edit
Etymology edit
Noun edit
undershirt (plural undershirts)
- (fashion) An undergarment worn beneath a shirt, often collarless and sleeveless.
- 2009, Peter Jungk, Crossing the Hudson, page 10:
- An undershirt absorbs moisture from your body and equalizes your body temperature.
Usage notes edit
As a rather generic term, undershirt is more often used in reference to male clothing, while female equivalents employ more specialized terminology.
Synonyms edit
- singlet, wifebeater (slang, men); vest (UK); see also underbodice (female equivalents)
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