Hawaiian-shirt definition

A loose-fitting, collared shirt made of a colorfully printed fabric and usually having short sleeves and buttons down the front.
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A short-sleeved, brightly patterned casual shirt having a collar and buttoned front and usually worn outside the trousers.
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A collared, short-sleeved dress shirt of a style originating in Hawaii, typically having a brightly-colored floral or other Polynesian print.
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Noun

Singular:
hawaiian-shirt
Plural:
hawaiian-shirts

Origin of hawaiian-shirt

  • From the fact that the style originated in Hawaii

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Hawaiian-shirt Sentence Examples

  • In some cases and some regions, you may even be able to get away with wearing your Hawaiian shirt to a place that calls for dressy attire.

  • Even if a man tends to favor a more neutral look in general, there's guaranteed to be a Hawaiian shirt out there that suits his tastes.

  • The Hawaiian shirt is a ubiquitous summer favorite!

  • Since they specialize in clothing for big and tall men, you'll also find great bottoms to complement your new Hawaiian shirt!

  • The Hawaiian shirt is not exactly a "seasonless" garment, and is really only appropriate to wear during spring and especially during summer - unless you happen to live in a perpetually warm climate.

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