Synonyms of sheetingnext
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.
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Most new building is on hold, while the price of iron sheeting has more than doubled. Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Most new building is on hold, while the price of iron sheeting has more than doubled. ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 Use plastic sheeting and duct tape to create large plastic pillows (or water blobs) filled with water. Parents, 11 June 2026 Start by reinstalling any ceiling fixtures or fans, and remove the plastic sheeting from the walls. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sheeting

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sheeting was in 1711

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“Sheeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheeting. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

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

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