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 United States textile sector has faced significant trials in recent years as geopolitics and economic unease have led to global sourcing shakeups.
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the maximalist interior designer Dorothy Draper, the space is decked out in playful wallpaper, bright textiles, and marble checkerboard flooring.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Nearby, textile stronghold Reguengos is famous for its handwoven rugs and blankets, while—further afield—the regional capital Évora is a Unesco World Heritage Site with medieval palaces and a vast gothic cathedral worthy of extended exploration.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the maximalist interior designer Dorothy Draper, the space is decked out in playful wallpaper, bright textiles, and marble checkerboard flooring.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Nearby, textile stronghold Reguengos is famous for its handwoven rugs and blankets, while—further afield—the regional capital Évora is a Unesco World Heritage Site with medieval palaces and a vast gothic cathedral worthy of extended exploration.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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