Definition of "shirting" [shirt•ing]

• Fabric suitable for making shirts. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "By the way, I should point out that "shirting" is garmento-speak for "the stuff you make shirt out of," and should not be confused with "sharting," which is something else entirely."
• "Now that everybody knows the difference between "shirting" and "sharting," I'm pleased to present you with a quiz."
• "The piece of "shirting" around John's neck is a curious signature on the part of the killer."