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

Her ambitions also extend to Fendi Casa, where the designer is researching furniture, textiles, colors and materials to establish a more recognizable language for the home. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Located inside the John Bardo Center, the makerspace includes a design studio, a tech lab, a 3D printing studio, and additional studios for textiles, wood and metals. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Of all the belongings Goyal has collected, Indian and otherwise, a suite of textile paintings from his grandfather offer the most poignant narrative. — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

That's the same conclusion that 42-year-old textile worker Kannagi Periyasaamy has come to. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 14 Oct. 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