shirting

noun

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

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Think of blouses, sweaters, and other everyday shirting designed with a freshly poetic perspective. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024 Corporate Tops Go Cropped For those who might scoff at the idea of cropped shirting, hear us out. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024 The Relaxed Board Short With a Pinstripe Button-Down Take a page from Miu Miu’s Spring 2024 show by mixing board shorts with preppy shirting and loafers. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 July 2024 Opt for chic shirting from Rag & Bone, delightful denim from Levi’s, lightweight knitwear, or even a pair of long-line Bermuda shorts to get started. Porter Simmons, Vogue, 17 July 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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