How to Use "Shirt" with Example Sentences

shirt (n): a piece of clothing worn on the upper body that usually has sleeves

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Used with adjectives:

"He put on a clean shirt."
(clean, new, fresh)

"I need a long-sleeved shirt for work today."
(long-sleeved, short-sleeved, collared)

"John was wearing a dress shirt."
(dress, cotton, flannel, loose, tight)

Used with verbs:

"James buttoned his shirt."
(buttoned, unbuttoned, buttoned up)

"Alex tucked his shirt into his pants."
(tucked)

"Please iron your shirt."
(iron, wash, fold, hang up, put away)

"She wears tight shirts."
(wears, puts on, dresses in)

"He took off his shirt."
(took off, removed)