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

• 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 second in the Turkish yard’s 50-meter series has a curved central staircase that focuses the interior, also incorporating natural woods, polished metals, and textiles drawn into a cohesive interior by Italy’s Hot Lab design studio. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 July 2025

Poiret designed costumes, interiors, and textiles; he was involved in education (through Martine), gastronomy, publishing, art, theater, and entertaining. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025

Meanwhile, greenfield project announcements in manufacturing remained stable, in line with an uptick in cross-border activity among supply chain–intensive industries such as electronics, automotive, machinery and textiles. —Courtney Fingar, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

Dai recommends focusing on longevity and choosing quality materials that will never go out of style, such as solid wood, natural stone, and handwoven textiles. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025

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