undershirt

[ uhn-der-shurt ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌʃɜrt /

noun

a collarless, usually pullover undergarment for the torso, usually of cotton and either sleeveless and low-cut or with sleeves, worn chiefly by men and children.

Origin of undershirt

First recorded in 1640–50; under- + shirt

Example sentences from the Web for undershirt

British Dictionary definitions for undershirt

undershirt
/ (ˈʌndəˌʃɜːt) /

noun

mainly US and Canadian an undergarment worn under a blouse or shirt Brit name: vest