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shirt Synonyms

Another word for shirt

Choosing another word for shirt depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A garment worn on the upper half of the body, typically featuring sleeves, a collar, and a front opening fastened with buttons.

Usage Example

"He wore a crisp white button-down and a silk tie to the job interview."

Strong
button-down
dress shirt
blouse

• noun (Context 2)

Any lightweight garment worn on the upper body, such as a T-shirt, polo, or jersey.

Usage Example

"She bought a souvenir top from the merchandise stand at the concert."

Strongest
top
Strong
t-shirt
tee
jersey
tunic

• verb (Context 3)

To clothe or cover with a shirt.

Usage Example

"The mother quickly shirted the toddler before they left the house for preschool."

Strong
clothe
dress
attire

Opposites of shirt

The opposite of shirt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unshirt
undress
strip
See all opposites of shirt

• Nearby Words

shirk
shirker
shirred
shirt
shirtdress
shirted
shirtless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shirt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shirt
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