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 school was initially founded in 1943 as a trade school for people who wanted to work in the many textile mills across North Carolina. —Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025

The textile segment was down 6.6 percent to 67 million euros, largely reflecting declining orders from brands outside the group. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025

Rico Melvin’s paintings evoke ancestral memory, while his textile art speaks in the quiet, powerful language of heritage passed down. —Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025

Earthy textures, handwoven textiles, and outdoor lounges pay homage to Atacama’s desert soul. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 29 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