shirting

noun

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

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Classic pieces, like trousers and white shirting, take on a more fluid feel with long, loose cuts. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026 The Venice Beach label is still rooted in casual California staples, but recent collections have leaned into sharper shirting, boxy suiting and a more restrained palette. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025 Yarn counts vary from finer counts used in lightweight shirting fabric, to coarser yarns suited to heavier bottom-weight fabrics. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 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 See All Example Sentences for shirting

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Jan. 2026.

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