Meaning & use

Shirting

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Fabric specifically woven or suitable for making shirts.

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The tailor kept a wide selection of cotton shirting in his shop.

This lightweight shirting works well for both casual and dress shirts.

A note on using this word

A specialized textile-industry term referring to the material itself, rather than the finished garment.

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