Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A pullover sport shirt, usually of knitted cotton, with a collar and an open neck.

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  • noun A casual top with buttons and a protruding collar.

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  • noun a shirt with short sleeves designed for comfort and casual wear

Etymologies

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From polo + shirt; so called because they were initially modeled on the type worn by polo players.

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