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

Once manufactured here, textile machinery spread like wildfire. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026

Krimmel said that petrochemical shortages and price increases will find their way into textiles, detergents, food, and beverages. —Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026

Separately, lawmakers are still working on a bill aimed at reducing the textile industry’s environmental impact. —ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026

Cotton Diaries has asked EU policymakers to recognize ginning as a distinct stage in cotton supply chain mapping, closing the gap between textile manufacturing and farmers. —Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 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