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 discipline required by textiles would be useful training for any writer.
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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Beyond toiletries, make sure any textiles like towels, bathmats, or shower curtains are clean and stain-free.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
The marketplace features the work of jewelry artists, beadmakers, gemstone specialists, vintage dealers, textile designers and creative suppliers, live demonstrations and workshops.
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Take a cue from the textiles and other colors in the room and coat the trim or ceiling in a fun color.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Beyond toiletries, make sure any textiles like towels, bathmats, or shower curtains are clean and stain-free.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
The marketplace features the work of jewelry artists, beadmakers, gemstone specialists, vintage dealers, textile designers and creative suppliers, live demonstrations and workshops.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 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 17 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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