textile

noun

tex·​tile ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l  ˈteks-tᵊl 

1

: cloth sense 1a

especially : a woven or knit cloth

2

: a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth

Synonyms of textile

• cloth
• fabric

Examples of textile in a Sentence

They import fine silk textiles from China.

brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India

Recent Examples on the Web

The company has some ties to AI through liquid cooling in data centers, but also has less exciting businesses like can-making and textiles. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 22 July 2026

News of fresh 50 percent tariffs on Canadian imports has sent shockwaves through the textile and apparel sector. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

The liquid flows into the textile and hardens, forming a secure connection. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Their widespread availability is thanks to a loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized products derived from hemp — a type of cannabis plant used in agricultural products like textiles and oils. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 21 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter of textilis woven, from texere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for textile

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• hairstyle
• lifestyle

Kids Definition

textile

noun

tex·​tile ˈtek-ˌstīl 

ˈteks-tᵊl

: cloth sense 1

especially : a woven or knit cloth