Word
singlet
Phoneticssin·glet
UK/sˈɪŋɡlət/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a light shirt with no sleeves, worn for sport or in hot weather. You wear it for running, at the gym, or under another shirt.
n. a sleeveless, collarless undershirt or athletic top, typically with narrow shoulder straps. Athletes wear it alone for sport or exercise, or as an undergarment beneath outer clothing.
Examples
“He wears a white singlet at the gym.”
“She pulls a singlet over her T-shirt before her morning run in the heat.”
“The wrestler adjusted his tight singlet before stepping onto the mat, aware that the lightweight fabric would allow full movement.”
Examples
simple
“He wears a white singlet at the gym.”
contextual
“She pulls a singlet over her T-shirt before her morning run in the heat.”
complex
“The wrestler adjusted his tight singlet before stepping onto the mat, aware that the lightweight fabric would allow full movement.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “singlet” in context.
Verb
01. compete in singlet
“All athletes must compete in an official singlet.”
verb + prep + noun
02. pull on singlet
“He pulled on a singlet and headed out for training.”
verb + prep + noun
03. run in singlet
“He likes to run in a singlet when temperatures rise.”
verb + prep + noun
04. singlet clings
“His singlet clung to his back in the humid heat.”
noun + verb
05. soak singlet
“Sweat had completely soaked his singlet after the match.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. cotton singlet
“I sleep in a soft cotton singlet when the weather is hot.”
adj + noun
07. loose singlet
“He threw on a loose singlet before going to the gym.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. gym singlet
“He packed his gym singlet and trainers in a bag.”
noun + noun
09. running singlet
“She bought a new running singlet for the marathon.”
noun + noun
10. change his sweaty singlet
“He quickly changed his sweaty singlet at half-time.”
11. compete in a team singlet
“She will compete in a team singlet at the national finals.”
12. pull on a running singlet
“He pulled on a running singlet and laced up his shoes.”
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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