textile
noun
tex·tile
ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l 
ˈteks-tᵊl
ˈteks-tᵊl
1
: cloth sense 1a
especially
: a woven or knit cloth
2
: a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth
Examples of textile in a Sentence
They import fine silk textiles from China.
brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India
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The country has positioned itself as an alternative production hub as companies diversify away from China, attracting major electronics and textile manufacturers.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Mackin swapped out her mother’s deep red rug for a more neutral option from English Village Lane and framed the windows with one of her sister’s favorite textiles, Heather Chadduck’s Grande Frond.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
With so many updates to the classic handbag in spring collections—including variations on the shapes’ silhouette, size, shade, and even textiles—there are so many ways to incorporate this style into your life in a way that speaks to you.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Built and decorated under the creative direction of design firm Roman and Williams, the hotel is rich with art, from the entryway's ceramic installation by sculptor Stan Bitter to unique textile art in every room.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Mackin swapped out her mother’s deep red rug for a more neutral option from English Village Lane and framed the windows with one of her sister’s favorite textiles, Heather Chadduck’s Grande Frond.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
With so many updates to the classic handbag in spring collections—including variations on the shapes’ silhouette, size, shade, and even textiles—there are so many ways to incorporate this style into your life in a way that speaks to you.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Built and decorated under the creative direction of design firm Roman and Williams, the hotel is rich with art, from the entryway's ceramic installation by sculptor Stan Bitter to unique textile art in every room.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for textile
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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textile
noun
tex·tile
ˈtek-ˌstīl
ˈteks-tᵊl
: cloth sense 1
especially
: a woven or knit cloth
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