Phrase guide

muscle shirt

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sleeveless shirt tailored to display the muscles of the body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: bodybuilding, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shooter shirt

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

So called because they display the muscles; these shirts were stereotypically associated with surfers and bodybuilders.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hihaton aluspaita — sleeveless shirt tailored to display the muscles of the body
  • Polish: obcisły podkoszulek — sleeveless shirt tailored to display the muscles of the body
  • Portuguese: regata — sleeveless shirt tailored to display the muscles of the body