[1595–1605; shirt + -ing1]This word is first recorded in the period 1595–1605. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: domain, posture, premium, slur, vernacular-ing is a suffix of nouns formed from verbs, expressing the action of the verb or itsresult, product, material, etc. (the art of building; a new building; cotton wadding). It is also used to form nouns from words other than verbs (offing; shirting). Verbal nouns ending in -ing are often used attributively (the printing trade) and in forming compounds (drinking song). In some compounds (sewing machine), the first element might reasonably be regarded as the participial adjective, -ing, the compound thus meaning “a machine that sews,” but it is commonly taken as a verbalnoun, the compound being explained as “a machine for sewing”
Examples of 'shirting' in a sentence
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The duo's playful shirting is a smart workwear staple that stands out.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Gingham is huge for summer; it's a natural evolution of the cotton shirting trend.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Look for shirting with interesting sleeves or details.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
There was also a boyishness to oversized trench coats and generously cut shirting.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Layer over cashmere now and chic shirting later.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
His latest collection includes slick tailoring, slouchy knits and smart shirting.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Mohair provided some fluff, shirting looked crisp and fine knits skimmed perfectly over curves.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Pair with shirting now and a silk camisole for summer.