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

What innovation or development holds the greatest potential to improve operations in the apparel and textile industries? —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 11 Aug. 2025

Two guest lecturers showed slides and described early examples of fibres and textiles. —Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025

Each suite is individually styled with artisanal furniture and textiles, and the bathrooms are outfitted with high-end materials that lean spa-like without being fussy. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025

For denim brands emerging in the ’90s and 2000s, using White Oak denim became a way to tap into the legacy of the U.S. textile industry and align themselves with Levi’s storied origins. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 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