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

These statement-making lines bring instant energy to a space, whether they’re splashed across walls or woven into textiles. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026

The report draws on 43 facility-level surveys of Turkish textile and apparel manufacturers, as well as interviews with trade unions and worker associations. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026

For a Bespoke Look An editor-favorite for window treatments of all shapes and sizes, The Shade Store offers dozens of textile options and designer collaborations. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026

To be sure the business landscape has been challenging in 2025 for Turkey’s apparel and textile industries with exports declining 4.4 percent year-on-year to $26.2 billion. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 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