singlet

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsɪŋglɪt/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(sing′glit)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
sin•glet  (sing′glit),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Clothinga sleeveless athletic jersey, esp. a loose-fitting top worn by runners, joggers, etc.
  2. a single unit;
    an unpaired or separate item.
  3. British Terms[Chiefly Brit.]a man's undershirt or jersey.
  • single + -et 1740–50

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
  1. Austral a similar sleeveless garment worn as outerwear
  2. chiefly Brit a garment worn with shorts by athletes, boxers, etc
Etymology: 18th Century: from single, on the model of doublet
'singlet' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
blue-singlet - bush singlet - vest

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