overshirt

noun

over·​shirt ˈō-vər-ˌshərt How to pronounce overshirt (audio)
: a shirt usually worn over another shirt without being tucked in

Examples of overshirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Denim overshirts and jackets added to the lineup, which Tommasi Bardelle keeps expanding to offer total looks, comprising fine polo shirts, suede jackets and crisp trenchcoats. Andrea Onate, WWD, 19 June 2024 Price range: Shirts retail between 150 euros and 495 euros while other apparel categories run from 120 euros for T-shirts to 695 euros for overshirts. Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 June 2024 The contestants are split into three teams, wearing matching flannel overshirts in red, blue, or yellow. Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024 Overcoats lead the pack with a price starting at $1,500, while overshirts, trousers, and sport jackets begin at $500, $550 and $1,200, respectively. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024 What’s the fine line between an overshirt and a shirt that’s just big enough to be worn above another? Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 Mix and match a silk slip skirt with Chelsea boots and a turtleneck sweater or fleece overshirt for a shopping day in London. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2023 The dress code violators for this season include a wool flannel overshirt, a plaid balmacaan coat, and a tiger camo jungle jacket with matching fatigues. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023 For the outing, Ratajkowski, 32, wore a brown overshirt, a matching up, baggy black trousers, black heels and a gold choker. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overshirt was in 1805

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“Overshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshirt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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