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I used to sleep in the T-shirt I wore during the day and whatever ratty old gym shorts I could find on the floor. But one year for Christmas, someone gave me a very chic, comfortable pair of pajamas from Brooks Brothers, and I realized the error of my ways.
Derek Blasberg

Meaning of "T-shirt" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD T-SHIRT

So called because of its shape.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF T-SHIRT

T-shirt play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF T-SHIRT

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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
T-Shirt is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES T-SHIRT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

T-shirt

T-shirt

A T-shirt is a style of soft shirt, named after the T shape of the body and sleeves. It is normally associated with short sleeves, a round neck line known as a "crew neck", and no collar. Typically made of cotton fibers knitted in a jersey stitch, they have a distinctive soft texture compared to woven shirts. The majority of modern versions have a body made from a continuously woven tube, on a circular loom, so that the torso has no side seams. The manufacture of T-shirts has become highly automated, and may include fabric cutting by laser or water jet. The T-shirt evolved from undergarments used in the 19th century, through cutting the one-piece "union suit" underwear into separate top and bottom garments, with the top long enough to tuck under the waistband of the bottoms. With and without buttons, they were adopted by miners and stevedores during the late 19th century as a convenient covering for hot environments. As slip-on garments without buttons, they originally became popular in the United States when they were issued by the U.S. Navy during or following the Spanish–American War of 1898.

Definition of T-shirt in the English dictionary

The definition of T-shirt in the dictionary is a lightweight simple garment for the upper body, usually short-sleeved.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE T-SHIRT

T-bar
T-bill
T-bone
T-bone steak
T-cell
T-group
T-joint
T-junction
T-lymphocyte
T-man
T-men
T-number
T-piece
T-plate
t-RNA
T-shaped
T-square
T-stop
T-strap
T-zone

WORDS THAT END LIKE T-SHIRT

Blackshirt
Brown Shirt
campshirt
dress shirt
grandad shirt
hair shirt
Hawaiian shirt
lumberjack shirt
muscle shirt
nightshirt
overshirt
polo shirt
redshirt
safari shirt
shirt
sports shirt
stuffed shirt
sweatshirt
tee shirt
tee-shirt
undershirt

Synonyms and antonyms of T-shirt in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «T-shirt» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF T-SHIRT

Find out the translation of T-shirt to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of T-shirt from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «T-shirt» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

T恤衫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

camiseta
570 millions of speakers

English

T-shirt
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टी शर्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تي شيرت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

футболка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

camiseta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টি-শার্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

t-shirt
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

T-shirt
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

T-Shirt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Tシャツ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

티셔츠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

T-shirt
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

áo phông
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டி-சட்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टी-शर्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tişört
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

T-shirt
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

koszulka bawełniana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

футболка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tricou
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπλουζάκι T-shirt
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

T -hemp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

t-shirt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

T-skjorte
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of T-shirt

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «T-SHIRT»

The term «T-shirt» is very widely used and occupies the 4.519 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «T-SHIRT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about T-shirt

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10 QUOTES WITH «T-SHIRT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word T-shirt.
1
Jessica Alba
Most nights I end up wearing a wife beater T-shirt and boxers.
2
Richard Dean Anderson
Usually the science-fiction fan has some indication they're a sci-fi fan and, therefore, a 'Stargate' fan. In other words, they could be wearing a rubber head or some kind of costume or just a T-shirt that gives them away.
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Giorgio Armani
I've always thought of the T-shirt as the Alpha and Omega of the fashion alphabet.
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Jonas Armstrong
Plain white T-shirts do it for me every time. You can spend anything from £3 to £50 on a T-shirt, but I've bought some great ones from H&M, as well as shelling out on Duffer Of St George and a Polish label I discovered while filming 'Robin Hood' in Hungary called Scotch And Soda.
5
Jamie Bamber
When I'm living in L.A., I'm mainly a jeans, vintage T-shirt and Nike high-tops guy.
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Derek Blasberg
I used to sleep in the T-shirt I wore during the day and whatever ratty old gym shorts I could find on the floor. But one year for Christmas, someone gave me a very chic, comfortable pair of pajamas from Brooks Brothers, and I realized the error of my ways.
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Thom Browne
I feel like jeans and a T-shirt have become Establishment. Everyone's dressed down. So actually, putting on a jacket is the anti-Establishment stance.
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John Cena
I'm the one person who wears the words 'hustle, loyalty, respect' on my T-shirts and merchandise. My audience is children. It's very flattering to see a kid wear your T-shirt; it's even more flattering to have a dad come up to you and say, 'I watch you with my kid. Keep doing what you're doing. You're a role model for my son.'
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Genelia D'Souza
At home, a T-shirt and something loose like harem pants would do. If I'm stepping out, a pair of blue jeans and a white tee are just fine.
10
Carson Daly
I do California casual a little bit better than really small European cut, tight apparel But I can rock some Gucci when I need to. I say this as I'm wearing Adidas sweatpants and a ten-year-old Chrome Hearts T-shirt.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «T-SHIRT»

Discover the use of T-shirt in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to T-shirt and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist ...
Now updated and revised--including a discussion of environmental issues--this fascinating book illustrates crucial lessons in economics, politics, and globalization.
Pietra Rivoli, 2009
2
Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-shirt
An ingenious craft handbook explains how to transform the ordinary T-shirt into a wide variety of fashionable clothing, accessories, and other items, with detailed instructions for more than 120 innovative projects, including braided rugs, ...
Megan Nicolay, 2006
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The T-Shirt Book
This 400-page book features hundreds of colorful examples of the T-shirt at its legendary best, from its humble origins as an undergarment to its current star status as a classic piece of clothing worn by billions around the world.
Charlotte Brunel, 2002
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The Art of the Band T-Shirt
THE ART OF THE BAND T-SHIRT is an informative and stylish showcase of the most noteworthy shirts of the past five decades.
Amber Easby, Henry Oliver, 2012
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T-shirt
Everyone wears t-shirts: old/young, men/women, black/white, cool/uncool.
Troth Wells, 2007
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Torso: T-Shirt Graphics Exposed
As the first book to focus on t-shirts created by the most innovative and style-setting brands, it is the definitive guide to t-shirt culture.
Daniel Eckler, 2010
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Launch a Kick-Ass T-Shirt Brand
LAUNCH A KICK-ASS T-SHIRT BRAND is the perfect hand-book if you're looking to build a successful t-shirt brand.
T-Shirt Magazine, Jon Hayton, 2013
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T-Shirt
This collection looks at the T-shirt and its many forms. The chapters include The Legend of the T-shirt, Power of an Idol, Duplication of Art, Declaration, Mobile Posters, Simple and Fashionable, Design Element, and Technique.
Luo Lv, Zhang Huiguang, 2006
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T-shirt Makeovers: 20 Transformations for Fabulous Fashions
Her in-depth passion for fashion, fine arts, performing arts, current affairs and education is completely unshakable. She is the co-author of T-Shirt Makeovers, Denim Mania and Chic Sweats
Carmia Marshall, Carmen Webber, 2006
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The Ultimate T-shirt Book: Creating Your Own Unique Designs
Expert artists provide seventy-five distinctive T-shirt designs using a variety of surface techniques and materials, including paint, stamps, stencils, tie-dyes, and batik, and show readers how to create their own unique designs.
Deborah Morgenthal, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «T-SHIRT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term T-shirt is used in the context of the following news items.
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Target Under Fire for 'Objectifying' T-Shirt for Women
A T-shirt being sold at Target's stores and on its website has sparked a backlash online, as many customers are claiming the top is offensive to women. «Yahoo Parenting, Jul 15»
2
T-shirt or true fans? One study settles debate between A&M and UT
In lieu of debating actual games on the field the past three years, Texas and Texas A&M fans often have instead argued over whose program has true fans ... «Chron.com, Jun 15»
3
You can now buy a Hillary Clinton pantsuit t-shirt -- and more
Hillary Clinton's campaign debuted its official store Tuesday on HillaryClinton.com, where supporters can now buy their own Hillary-themed swag and make a ... «MSNBC, May 15»
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PacSun removes T-shirt featuring upside-down American flag …
Clothing retailer PacSun pulled a T-shirt featuring an upside-down American flag from its stores on Memorial Day after facing backlash from several angry ... «KABC-TV, May 15»
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Under Armour under fire for use of iconic WWII image on T-shirt
Apparel company Under Armour may have had its patriotic heart in the right place, but that didn't cut much slack with Americans offended when an iconic war ... «Today.com, May 15»
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Oregon Woman Accuses Target of Using Her Graphic on Its T-Shirt
An Oregon clothing designer was shocked to find a tank top at Target that she said looked nearly identical to a shirt sold on her online retail store. Melissa Lay ... «ABC News, May 15»
7
Kentucky T-shirt printer that wouldn't make gay pride shirts …
A Kentucky T-shirt company had the right not to print this T-shirt, a court ruled. The day before the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a historic same-sex ... «Washington Post, Apr 15»
8
School Photoshops T-Shirt That Says 'Feminist' Out Of Class Photo
An eighth grade student at Clermont Northeastern Middle School in Batavia, Ohio wore a black T-shirt on class photo day which included the word “FEMINIST” ... «ThinkProgress, Apr 15»
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Man kicked off Southwest flight over language on t-shirt
A college student on a flight from Dallas to Chicago got stranded in St. Louis and wasn't allowed back on the plane because of the language on his T-shirt. «WGN-TV, Mar 15»
10
TJ Maxx Removes T-Shirt That Said 'Hang Loose' With an Image of …
U.S clothing retail chain T.J. Maxx has pulled an ill-advised T-shirt from its shelves, after a photo posted by a customer went viral and sparked outrage on social ... «TIME, Mar 15»

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