shirting

[ shur-ting ]

noun

1. any shirt fabric, as broadcloth or oxford.

shirting

/ ˈʃɜːtɪŋ /

noun

1. fabric used in making men's shirts

Word History and Origins

Origin of shirting¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; shirt + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Loose white tapered pants and relaxed, pajama-like shirting, paired with tailored foulards, were both casual and elegant.

From Seattle Times

They included 1990s cut suits with broad shoulders and easy fit trousers or wide-cut jeans with men’s shirting, worn with an ample overcoat and accompanied by a big all-purpose handbag.

From Seattle Times

Models walked laps around the pool in her sheer shirting, swim-inspired separates and see-through mesh dresses in photographic prints and a mood-lifting color palette of eye-popping greens, ochres and pinks.

From New York Times

I’m making it extremely affordable and unisex, with a focus on shirting.

From New York Times

They made hundreds of tablecloths out of oxford shirting material!

From New York Times