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.
He wore a grey henley with his jeans.
The long-sleeved henley is a popular choice for layering during the autumn months.
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'.