[swet-shurt] 
| a loose, long-sleeved, collarless pullover of soft, absorbent fabric, as cotton jersey, with close-fitting or elastic cuffs and sometimes a drawstring at the waist, commonly worn during athletic activity for warmth or to induce sweating. |
| sweat·shirt (swět'shûrt') n. A usually long-sleeved, collarless, oversize pullover made traditionally of heavy cotton jersey that has a fleeced backing. |
