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shirting

noun

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

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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 From classic shirting to the perfect trouser pants, and a bevy of knitwear standbys, get 25% off the entire site, with code ACTHANKSYOU25. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025 Jackets, shirting, even slips get repurposed, spliced, turned into something new. Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 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 Dec. 2025.

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