sheeting

noun

sheet·​ing ˈshē-tiŋ 

1

: material in the form of sheets or suitable for forming into sheets: such as

a

: a sturdy plain-woven cloth usually of cotton used especially for bedsheets

b

: material (such as a plastic) in the form of a continuous film

2

: a lining (such as wood or steel) used to support an embankment or the walls of an excavation

Examples of sheeting in a Sentence

We covered the wall with clear plastic sheeting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Corrugated polycarbonate sheeting was used as a skin and 58 tubes placed in an elliptical pattern, inspired by the church designs of Bernini, formed the structure. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 July 2024

Now that stores only sell clothes that have been slapped together from plastic sheeting and surgical staples in fast-fashion gulags, what used to be considered basic construction — stuff like finished seams and sturdy material — becomes downright luxurious in comparison. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 July 2024

Elsewhere, men, women and children walk barefoot among a sea of tents made of flimsy sheeting. —Abeer Salman, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024

Once the paint job is complete, reinstall ceiling fans or lights, remove the plastic sheeting, and enjoy your newly smooth ceiling. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sheeting

noun

sheet·​ing ˈshēt-iŋ 

: material in the form of sheets or suitable for forming into sheets