🇺🇸 How to say

“shirt” in English

shirt
Illustration of "shirt" in a English cultural setting
A man stands before a mirror, adjusting the crisp white chemise he's wearing under his suit jacket. Sunlight streams through the window, highlighting the fabric's neat folds and smooth texture.

Usage note

A shirt is a piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with sleeves and buttons.

Examples

  • I wear a shirt.

    I wear a shirt.

  • This shirt is blue.

    This shirt is blue.

  • He buys a new shirt.

    He buys a new shirt.

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What does "shirt" mean?

  • A. shirt
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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