camp shirt

noun

: a usually short-sleeved shirt having a notched collar and often patch pockets

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The beauty of this European linen camp shirt—aside from its lightweight feel—is its versatility. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 There's always room in my closet for a casual top that's dressier than a T-shirt, and this camp shirt has just enough structure and detail to look classy while still maintaining a cool feel that's essential for summer. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Brittany stood beside Patrick, who coordinated with her red carpet look by matching her neutral tones with a velvet camp shirt by Amiri. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for camp shirt

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of camp shirt was in 1977

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“Camp shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camp%20shirt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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