toile

noun

1
: any of many plain or simple twill weave fabrics
especially : linen
2
: a mock-up model of a garment

Examples of toile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The suit is outfitted with a floral toile pattern that’s available in six colors, including blue, purple, and red. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024 On the runway, Browne’s X-ray examinations of haute couture underpinnings were mostly made in toile canvas and were surely an Olympic feat of tailoring and execution for the American designers’ skilled petit mains. Ari Stark, WWD, 25 June 2024 Refresh your bedroom or living room with this decorative pillowcase that comes with the most stunning toile patterns. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024 The rooms are all about pattern and texture play, with velvet couches and toile wallpaper, plus fun extra touches like retro-style telephones. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 27 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toile 

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Word History

Etymology

French, cloth, linen, from Middle French

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of toile was in 1794

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Cite this Entry

“Toile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toile. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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