shirting

noun

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

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Subtle without veering saccharine, sage green lends ease to tailored staples—blazers, trousers, crisp shirting—while adding refinement to warmer-weather pieces like shorts and slip dresses. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026 For the minimalist, the mill brought back shrink-to-fit fabrics available in rigid and comfort stretch and introduced transparent coatings for bottom and shirting weights and PFDs with prominent crosshatch. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 Holding back a child can be a good option to allow children extra time to develop self-control and self-regulation skills vital for the classroom, said Stanford professor Thomas Dee, who has studied red-shirting. Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 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 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 1 May. 2026.

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