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Word

tees

Phoneticstees

US/ˈtiz/

UK/tˈiːz/

Definition

n. short-sleeved shirts without buttons or a collar, usually made of cotton. They are named for their shape, which looks like the letter T.

n. plural form of 'tee'; refers to casual, collarless, short-sleeved shirts typically constructed from jersey or cotton fabric.

Examples

“I bought three new white tees for the summer.”

“The band sold graphic tees at the back of the venue to help fund their tour bus repairs.”

“While high-end fashion houses now produce luxury versions in silk and cashmere, the classic cotton tee remains the fundamental building block of the modern casual wardrobe.”

Examples

simple

“I bought three new white tees for the summer.”

contextual

“The band sold graphic tees at the back of the venue to help fund their tour bus repairs.”

complex

“While high-end fashion houses now produce luxury versions in silk and cashmere, the classic cotton tee remains the fundamental building block of the modern casual wardrobe.”

Usage

Informal shortening of 'T-shirts'; almost always used in the plural when referring to a collection of clothing.

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