1. A durable woolen fabric with a twilled weave, historically used for clothing and upholstery.
Usage: archaic; textile term
2. Plural of lasting; things that endure or persist over time.
Usage: rare usage as plural noun

Examples

• The tailor selected lastings for the coat because of its durability.
• In the 18th century, lastings were popular for making sturdy garments.
• The museum displayed samples of various lastings used in historical clothing.
• Her lasting impression on the community proved to be one of many lastings from her volunteer work.
• The fabric merchant stocked several colors of lastings for winter wear.