undershirt

noun
UK: /ˈʌndəʃɜːt/
US: /ˈʌndərʃɜːrt/

  1. A piece of clothing worn under a shirt.

    1. I wear an undershirt every day.
    2. He always wears a white undershirt beneath his button-down.

  2. A close-fitting sleeveless or short-sleeved garment worn under a shirt for warmth or to absorb perspiration.

    1. My undershirt helps keep me warm.
    2. The athlete's undershirt wicked away sweat during the intense workout.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "undershirt" in English means: A piece of clothing worn under a shirt., A close-fitting sleeveless or short-sleeved garment worn under a shirt for warmth or to absorb perspiration..

The phonetic transcription of "undershirt" is /ˈʌndəʃɜːt/ in British English and /ˈʌndərʃɜːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "undershirt": "I wear an undershirt every day.". More examples on the page.