Words / A1

SHURT/ʃɜːt/

Sleeves, buttons, and the top half of the body: a shirt. A T-shirt has no buttons at the front in the same way. Put on a clean shirt. Shirt and skirt: a skirt is usually for the lower body. White shirt is a common school or work look.

Meaning

A piece of clothing for the upper body, with sleeves and buttons.

Examples

• “He wore a white shirt.”
• “His shirt is in the wash.”
• “You need a shirt with a collar for work.”

Good to know

a shirt / put on a shirt. T-shirt is a related piece. Not skirt.

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