Shirt

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Shirt

A shirt (/ʃɜːrt/) is a cloth garment for the upper body (from the neck to the waist).

Etymology

The term "shirt" is derived from the Old English "scyrte", similar to the Old Norse "skyrta", both meaning "shirt". The Norse word is related to the Old English "scort", meaning "short", indicating the short length of the garment in comparison to a dress or gown.

Definition

Originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men, it has become, in American English, a catch-all term for a broad variety of upper-body garments and undergarments. In British English, a shirt is more specifically a garment with a collar, sleeves with cuffs, and a full vertical opening with buttons or snaps.

Types of Shirts

There are various types of shirts including dress shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, and sweatshirts. Each type of shirt serves different purposes and is often designed with specific activities or occasions in mind.

Dress Shirt

A dress shirt is a button-up shirt with a collar and long sleeves. It is often made from a cotton or polyester blend. Dress shirts are typically worn with a tie and suit for formal occasions.

Polo Shirt

A polo shirt is a form of shirt with a collar, a placket neckline with typically two or three buttons, and an optional pocket. Polo shirts are usually short-sleeved; they were originally used by polo players during the 1920s.

T-Shirt

A T-shirt (or tee shirt, or tee) is a style of fabric shirt named after the T shape of its body and sleeves. T-shirts are generally made of a stretchy, light, and inexpensive fabric and are easy to clean.

Sweatshirt

A sweatshirt is a loose, warm sweater, typically made of cotton jersey, with close-fitting or elastic cuffs and sometimes a drawstring at the waist.

Related Terms

  • Collar: The part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over.
  • Cuff: The end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on.
  • Button: A small fastener, now most commonly made of plastic, but also frequently of metal, wood, or seashell, which secures two pieces of fabric together.

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