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shirting

American

[shur-ting] / ˈʃɜr tɪŋ /

noun

any shirt fabric, as broadcloth or oxford.

shirting British

/ ˈʃɜːtɪŋ /

noun

fabric used in making men's shirts

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Etymology

Origin of shirting

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

Deconstructed Fair Isle sweaters and structured cable knits were paired with classic menswear fabrics in outerwear and shirting.

From Washington Times

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