tee
word
/ˈti/
/tˈiː/
Definition
A 'tee' can mean a T-shaped stand used to hold a golf ball before hitting it, or an informal word for a T-shirt.
Usage & Nuances
Informally, 'tee' almost always refers to 'T-shirt' in spoken English (e.g., 'a cool tee'). In golf contexts, it always means the small stand for the ball. Context determines which meaning is intended. 'Tee shirt' and 'T-shirt' are alternatives, but 'tee' is trendier and more informal.
Spanish: camiseta (informal) - soporte de golfPortuguese (BR): camiseta (informal) - suporte de golfePortuguese (PT): t-shirt (informal) - suporte de golfeChinese (Simplified): T恤衫 - 球座（高尔夫）Chinese (Traditional): T恤衫 - 球座（高爾夫）Hindi: टी-शर्ट - गोल्फ टीArabic: تيشيرت - قاعدة كرة الغولفBengali: টি-শার্ট - গল্ফের টীRussian: футболка - подставка для гольфаJapanese: Tシャツ - ティー（ゴルフ用）Vietnamese: áo thun - cọc phát bóng (golf)Korean: 티셔츠 - 티(골프)Turkish: tişört - golf topuzuUrdu: ٹی شرٹ - گالف کی اسٹینڈIndonesian: kaos (T-shirt) - tee golf
Example Sentences
He wore a blue tee to the party.
basic
Place the golf ball on the tee before you hit it.
basic
She bought a graphic tee at the store.
basic
I'm just throwing on a tee and jeans today—it's too hot for anything else.
natural
You can't hit the ball without a tee—do you have a spare?
natural
That band’s logo looks awesome on a black tee.
natural