textile
noun
ˈteks-tᵊl\
Definition of textile
1 : cloth sense 1a especially : a woven or knit cloth
2 : a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth
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America, for example, charges tariffs of 27.3% or more on a variety of textiles, including polyester suits and T-shirts. — The Economist, "Donald Trump insists on trade reciprocity. But what kind?," 12 July 2018 Chromium is a naturally occurring element used in electroplating, making stainless steel, manufacturing textiles, and preserving wood. — David North, Chicago Reader, "Sickened surfers say the best waves in Lake Michigan are in the polluted waters off northwest Indiana," 10 July 2018 Diptyque, now known mostly as a purveyor of sought-after scented candles, was originally founded by three friends as a bazaar-like space selling textiles, toiletries and souvenirs from afar. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, "The Untold Story Behind Paris’s Most Charming Boutique," 21 June 2018 From their atelier in Hayes Valley, the Kipper team works with renowned fabric houses Scabal and Vitale Barberis Canonico for their textiles. — Catie Nienaber, San Francisco Chronicle, "Kipper Clothiers finds the perfect fit with LGBTQ audience," 31 May 2018 There's lots of rustic farmhouse home decor, textiles, fine antique furniture and accessories. — Cristina B Bolling, charlotteobserver, "One super-shopper reveals her 5 best finds in Charlotte. Have you been to all these stores?," 30 May 2018 That perception helps explain the sometimes-bizarre frailties of the North Korean economy, which the government sustained with coal, textiles, narcotics, counterfeit greenbacks, and more recently cybertheft rather than submit to reform. — Bloomberg.com, "Why Doesn’t North Korea Want to Be More Like Its Neighbors?," 23 May 2018 Every textile, no matter how magical, has a breaking point. — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, "How to Rid Your Gear of Funky Smells," 13 Apr. 2018 From rags to dishes: Asher Shalom is chief executive of Asher Fabrics, a textile company that works with Ralph Lauren, AG Jeans and Diane von Fürstenberg. — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, "Century City is about to get some serious fried chicken," 10 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'textile.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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textile
noun
English Language Learners Definition of textile
; especially : a fabric that is woven or knit
textiles : the businesses that make textiles
See the full definition for textile in the English Language Learners Dictionary
textile
noun
ˈtek-stəl\
Kids Definition of textile
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