shirt
word
/ˈʃɝt/
shurt
/ʃˈɜːt/
shurt
Definition
A shirt is a piece of clothing you wear on the upper part of your body, usually with sleeves, a collar, and buttons. It can be formal or casual, depending on the style.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a button-up top with a collar, especially in British English; in casual American English, it can sometimes be used more broadly. Common combinations include 'dress shirt', 'white shirt', and 'short-sleeved shirt'. Do not confuse it with 'T-shirt', which is a different word.
Spanish: camisaPortuguese (BR): camisaPortuguese (PT): camisaChinese (Simplified): 衬衫Chinese (Traditional): 襯衫Hindi: कमीज़Arabic: قميصBengali: শার্টRussian: рубашкаJapanese: シャツVietnamese: áo sơ miKorean: 셔츠Turkish: gömlekUrdu: قمیضIndonesian: kemeja
Example Sentences
He is wearing a blue shirt.
basic
My shirt is wet from the rain.
basic
That shirt looks great on you.
natural
She bought a new white shirt for work.
basic
I spilled coffee on my shirt right before the meeting.
natural
Can you iron my shirt for tomorrow?
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