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henley

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɛnɫi// hen·ley

n. a collarless shirt with a short row of buttons at the neck. It looks like a polo shirt but without the collar.

n. a collarless pullover shirt featuring a buttoning placket below the round neckline. Typically associated with casual wear or athletic origins.


SIMPLE

He wore a grey henley with his jeans.

CONTEXTUAL

The long-sleeved henley is a popular choice for layering during the autumn months.

COMPLEX

While originally designed as a rowing uniform, the henley has transitioned into a staple of contemporary menswear due to its versatile, understated aesthetic.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'henley shirt' or 'henley top'.

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