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 entire composition is then exposed to a corrosive liquid, which oxidizes the copper in the textile, drawing out a chemical-looking green that circulates through the narrow channels between the foil sheets.
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Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The narrow silhouette is further emphasized by the textile upper and the synthetic leather accents positioned centrally in the toe area.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Inside are ultra-sensitive textile strain sensors and a small wireless circuit board.
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When layering textures, textiles are most often used.
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Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The narrow silhouette is further emphasized by the textile upper and the synthetic leather accents positioned centrally in the toe area.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Inside are ultra-sensitive textile strain sensors and a small wireless circuit board.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
When layering textures, textiles are most often used.
—Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 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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