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sheeting

sheeting

3.4
Cloth used to make bed sheets, often sold by the meter or in rolls
  • noun
  • /ˈʃiːtɪŋ/
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  • I bought some soft cotton sheeting to make new bed sheets for my bedroom.

Examples

  • The fabric store sells beautiful floral sheeting that is perfect for crafting pillowcases.

  • When I renovated the guest room, I chose bright white sheeting for a fresh, clean look.

  • I have bed sheets down here and towels down here.

  • Breathable sheets will change your life because rest is important.

  • But these sheets, you're getting like luxury hotel sheets at a fraction of the cost.

Synonyms

fabric
vssheeting
252 1.0

Cloth made by weaving or knitting fibers used for clothes and curtains

is the specific type sold by the yard for making bed coverings
linen
vssheeting
111 1.0

A strong cloth made from flax used for sheets and tablecloths

is sold by the yard for making bed coverings rather than naming a fiber
flannel
vssheeting
36 3.6

A soft light cloth made from wool or cotton used for clothes and sheets

is sold by the yard for making bed coverings rather than general clothing use
cotton flannel
vssheeting
1 2.9

A warm cotton cloth with a soft side used for clothes and sheets

is a plain-woven fabric sold by the yard rather than a brushed napped cloth
Canton flannel
vssheeting
  • Archaic
8.3

A heavy cotton cloth brushed on one side to make it soft for sheets and pajamas

is lighter fabric sold by the yard for making bed coverings, not heavy brushed cloth
bedtick
vssheeting
  • UK
8.1

A strong cloth used to cover a mattress or pillow

is a fabric sold by the yard for making bed coverings rather than mattress covers

How Thick

canvas
63 3.0
sheeting
3.4
muslin
  • Specialized
9 3.8
gauze
43 3.6

Surface Forms

sheeting singular
sheetings plural

Morphology

sheeting = sheet (semi-transparent) = sheet + ing

The word is built from 'sheet' plus the productive noun-forming suffix '-ing', but the specific textile sense is specialized rather than fully predictable.

Etymology

Sheeting comes from the common word sheet, which means 'a large flat piece of cloth', and the ending -ing, which here means 'material for'. So sheeting is the cloth used 'for sheets', the fabric you buy to make bed sheets.