shirting

noun

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

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The group includes two 3×1 fabrics and two 2×1 shirting options—both available in ecru and indigo. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 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 Why kindergarten red-shirting can still be helpful Still, individual circumstances must be considered when evaluating the benefits of delaying kindergarten, said Kuhfeld, who authored the report. 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 29 May. 2026.

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