polo shirt

noun

: a close-fitting pullover often knit shirt with short or long sleeves and turnover collar or banded neck

Examples of polo shirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Researchers in Japan have run experiments in which multiple polo shirts—identical except for their colors—are left outside on sunny days. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 May 2024 The polo shirt is made of premium materials and tastefully features Proud American Dad and the FOX News logo beautifully embroidered on the front. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 May 2024 With discounts this good on polo shirts, briefs, travel pants, and more, there’s no reason to skip out on any of the essentials. Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024 Zara joined her husband at the event, matching in pink polo shirts and white baseball caps. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for polo shirt 

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polo shirt was in 1887

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“Polo shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo%20shirt. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

polo shirt

noun
: a close-fitting pullover shirt of knitted fabric
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