shirting

noun

shirt·​ing ˈshər-tiŋ 

: fabric suitable for shirts

Examples of shirting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts. —Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026

For day-to-day dressing, leggings made a comeback at Jil Sander, Tod’s, Bottega Veneta, and Gucci, and layered shirting under knitwear was a popular styling choice at Prada, Bottega Veneta and Tod’s. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026

Under her fastidious eye, Hermès became known for more than silk scarves and Birkins, establishing itself as a purveyor of outerwear, leatherwear, knitwear, and shirting. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shirting

• blurting
• flirting
• hurting
• skirting
• spurting
• squirting
• adverting
• alerting
• asserting
• averting
• converting
• diverting