noun
shift
A simple loose-fitting dress.
She wears a loose cotton shift on hot summer days.
Etymology
Shift came to name a change of clothing and then a simple undergarment. The dress sense developed from that loose, uncomplicated garment shape.
More examples
- This sleeveless shift has two deep pockets.
- She pairs her black shift with a colorful scarf.
- The shop sells linen shifts in several colors.
Forms
shift · shifts