sheeting

noun

sheet·​ing ˈshē-tiŋ 

1

: material in the form of sheets or suitable for forming into sheets: such as

a

: a sturdy plain-woven cloth usually of cotton used especially for bedsheets

b

: material (such as a plastic) in the form of a continuous film

2

: a lining (such as wood or steel) used to support an embankment or the walls of an excavation

Examples of sheeting in a Sentence

We covered the wall with clear plastic sheeting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Most new building is on hold, while the price of iron sheeting has more than doubled. —Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Most new building is on hold, while the price of iron sheeting has more than doubled. —ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026

Start by reinstalling any ceiling fixtures or fans, and remove the plastic sheeting from the walls. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026

Prepare The Area Before starting your deck project, protect the lawn and any nearby landscaping from damaging chemicals and foot traffic with plastic sheeting or tarps. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sheeting

• beating
• bleating
• cheating
• eating
• fleeting
• greeting
• heating
• meeting
• seating
• sweeting
• treating
• accreting

Kids Definition

sheeting

noun

sheet·​ing ˈshēt-iŋ 

: material in the form of sheets or suitable for forming into sheets