1
: a garment for the upper part of the body: such as
a
: a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside trousers or a skirt
b
2
: all or a large part of one's money or resources
lost his shirt on that business deal
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The pilot-slash-hitman is calm, cool, and collected even while being questioned about mysterious marks of blood on his neck and shirt.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024
In response, Bhuiyan pulled out a knife and walked toward Kelley, who took his shirt off and used it as a shield as the two squared off in the middle of the avenue.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
However, the popularity of viral videos showing these hugs has inspired people to buy or make their own shirts and signs that offer free hugs, even without a connection to the organization.
—Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 26 June 2024
The shirts are a partnership with celebrity stylist Petra Flannery (who just happens to dress Stone).
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024
In response, Bhuiyan pulled out a knife and walked toward Kelley, who took his shirt off and used it as a shield as the two squared off in the middle of the avenue.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
However, the popularity of viral videos showing these hugs has inspired people to buy or make their own shirts and signs that offer free hugs, even without a connection to the organization.
—Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 26 June 2024
The shirts are a partnership with celebrity stylist Petra Flannery (who just happens to dress Stone).
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
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“Shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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shirt
noun1
: a garment for the upper part of the body usually with a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside pants or a skirt
2
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