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Definition of henley

henley

/ˈhɛn.li/
hen · ley
Plural:henleys
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• noun

1

A collarless pullover shirt, typically made of knitted cotton, characterized by a round neckline and a short buttoning placket down the upper chest.

Example

"He wore a long-sleeved gray henley underneath his flannel jacket to stay warm on the autumn hike."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Henley-on-Thames, a town in Oxfordshire, England, where rowers participating in the famous royal regatta traditionally wore this style of collarless shirt as part of their uniform.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Henley. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/henley
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