shirting

noun

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

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Striped shirting fabric was twisted and the lightweight cotton set an airy tone, while thick, low-slung belts reinforced the Y2K feel. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 These Tommy Hilfiger sheets are crafted from a crisp cotton percale, akin to the brand’s signature shirting. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025 The fabric, which sprung up with the Industrial Revolution in England, has since become the basic building block of men’s shirting. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 Men’s shirting was transformed into dresses that’s been spliced. Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shirting

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 Oct. 2025.

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