shirting

noun

shirt·​ing ˈshər-tiŋ How to pronounce shirting (audio)
: fabric suitable for shirts

Examples of shirting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the world of men’s shirting, there’s an abundance of prints cast on myriad silhouettes. Ashley W. Simpson, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024 The collection was a perfect blend of menswear tweeds, shirtings, and William Morris prints for an uber-chic offhand attitude. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024 Removing the top reveals plush shirting and a matching eye mask. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023 Also new for us: Sophie Buhai jewelry; Bode—its silk novelty shirting took off—and tees from Amsterdam’s Flore Flore, which are under $150 and in a tailored shape in nice, substantial cotton. Mark Holgate, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023 Incredibly chic, no phones allowed, the best shirting. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2023 Wardrobe staples like oversized blazers, boxy shirting, skirts and pants with asymmetrical waistlines and hemlines have made as many waves on the red carpet as the more show-stopping pieces. Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Sep. 2023 Back in the city, Julianne Moore let her accessories speak to her love of print media, as elsewhere, Laura Harrier embraced NYC energy in the season's classic shirting. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2023 This so far translates into oversize, neutral outerwear and utility shirting, according to limited collection imagery released with the announcement. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shirting was in 1604

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“Shirting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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