2006-09-20 12:00:35 · 22 answers · asked by lea h 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Because it looks like a T when you lay it flat.
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=T-shirt
2006-09-20 12:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by jersey girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the shape of the shirt.
2006-09-20 12:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by Japan_is_home 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "T" in T-shirt is derived from the shape of the shirt. If u hold it up by its sleeves you will see that it looks like the letter "T" in capitals.
2006-09-20 17:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by Loz R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a T shirt is the shape of the letter T
2006-09-20 12:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by ~..::::*reality check*::::...~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm but aren't the cotton short sleeved smart front buttoned shirts also a T shape why aren't they called t shirt ??
2006-09-22 14:10:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tee Shirt... but mainly it's that because it's shaped like a T.
2006-09-20 12:08:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont now, but my guess would be that the shirt is kinda in the shape of the T .. see? like the sleeves is the top part and the middle line is on the body
confusing.. but whatever
2006-09-20 12:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shape of the shirt is a T i guess
2006-09-20 12:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by her_portrait_in_black 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, that the shirt is shape like a tee.But....perhaps it could mean tiny shirt:)
2006-09-20 12:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Magica! Star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dictionary.com Unabridged
T-shirt
–noun a lightweight, usually knitted, pullover shirt, close-fitting and with a round neckline and short sleeves, worn as an undershirt or outer garment.
Also, tee-shirt.
Also called T, tee.
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T-shirt also tee shirt
n.
A short-sleeved, collarless undershirt.
An outer shirt of a design similar to the T-shirt.
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T-shirt
n : a close-fitting pullover shirt [syn: jersey, T-shirt, tee shirt]
2006-09-20 12:13:49 · answer #10 · answered by luna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋