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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In the East London town of Romford, 14 miles northeast of Charing Cross, lies Gallman’s End Farm, a compound filled with barns, sheds and other agricultural outbuildings that now houses ELT Global, which bills itself as a pioneer in textile reuse and recycling.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Led largely by immigrant women who wanted higher pay and better working conditions at their Massachusetts textile factory, the strikes were the first in which song played a crucial role.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
The aesthetic of Vibrations of Spring has the brand’s characteristic romance, as in the designer’s earlier work the playful combinations of colors and textiles accent the sophisticated silhouettes; contrasts muted in pastel.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
White and Gray Pattern Play Incorporate gray and white patterns, whether through tile or textiles, to create a more maximalist feel.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Led largely by immigrant women who wanted higher pay and better working conditions at their Massachusetts textile factory, the strikes were the first in which song played a crucial role.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
The aesthetic of Vibrations of Spring has the brand’s characteristic romance, as in the designer’s earlier work the playful combinations of colors and textiles accent the sophisticated silhouettes; contrasts muted in pastel.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
White and Gray Pattern Play Incorporate gray and white patterns, whether through tile or textiles, to create a more maximalist feel.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 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 13 Jun. 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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