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shirting

American  
[shur-ting] / ˈʃɜr tɪŋ /

noun

  1. any shirt fabric, as broadcloth or oxford.


shirting British  
/ ˈʃɜːtɪŋ /

noun

  1. 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

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