sweatshirt

English

noun
Definitions
  • A loose shirt, usually made of a knit fleece, for athletic wear and now often used as casual apparel.
  • A shirt worn against the skin, usually under other clothing, to absorb sweat.

Etymology

Compound from English sweat (sugary) + English shirt.

Origin

English

shirt

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