CEFR A2

singlet

noun

Meaning

A sleeveless, close-fitting shirt, often worn as underwear or for sports.

Examples

The athletes trained in simple cotton singlets.
He pulled on a clean singlet before going for a run.

Synonyms: vest, tank top, undershirt, camisole

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singlet (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/

Definition

A sleeveless, close-fitting shirt, often worn as underwear or for sports.

Examples

The athletes trained in simple cotton singlets.
He pulled on a clean singlet before going for a run.
In some sports, players wear a numbered singlet as their uniform.

How to Use singlet

wear a singlet (collocation): To have a singlet on one's body. — "He likes to wear a singlet when he's working in the garden."
pull on a singlet (collocation): To quickly put on a singlet. — "She pulled on a singlet before heading out for a jog."

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