Bodyshirt

/ˈbɑdiˌʃɜrt/ noun

Definition

A close-fitting shirt designed to conform to the body's contours; a type of fitted or form-fitting garment.

Etymology

Compound of 'body' and 'shirt,' describing a garment that fits closely to the body. This term became more common in modern fashion vocabulary as fitted clothing styles grew popular in the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

The beauty of 'bodyshirt' is that it tells you exactly what you need to know in two words—unlike 'polo' or 'oxford' that only tell you what kind of shirt after you already know the reference, 'bodyshirt' describes the fit instantly.

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