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shirts

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈʃɝts// UK //ʃˈɜːts// shirts

n. pieces of clothing that you wear on the top half of your body. They usually have a collar, buttons down the front, and sleeves.

n. garments for the upper body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and a front opening with buttons.


SIMPLE

He wears clean white shirts to work every day.

CONTEXTUAL

The store sells a wide variety of cotton shirts in different colors and sizes for the summer season.

COMPLEX

While formal dress codes traditionally require pressed linen shirts, modern office environments often permit more casual knit alternatives as long as they maintain a professional appearance.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'shirt'; used as a collective term for this category of apparel.

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