twill

noun

ˈtwil 

1

: a fabric with a twill weave

2

: a textile weave in which the filling threads pass over one and under two or more warp threads to give an appearance of diagonal lines

Examples of twill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whereas standard denim is typically woven in a simple twill structure and is relatively fast and cost-effective to produce, especially at scale, the process to make jacquard denim is slower and require more advanced programming and setup. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025

The researchers cut small sections of the film and ironed them onto various textiles, including polyester, cotton twill, spandex, and mesh jersey. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025

The military heritage capsule is inspired by herringbone twill, blending structure, authenticity, and modern style. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025

It’s made of Italian abrasivato leather that has a slight sheen, unlike traditional leather, and features a cotton twill lining. —Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English twyll, twylle, from Old English twilic having a double thread, partial translation of Latin bilic-, bilix, from bi- + licium thread

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing twill

• cavalry twill

Rhymes for twill

• bill
• brill
• chill
• drill
• fil
• fill
• frill
• gill
• grill
• grille
• jill
• kill

Kids Definition

twill

1 of 2 noun

ˈtwil

: a way of weaving cloth that produces a pattern of diagonal lines

twill

2 of 2 verb

: to make (cloth) with a twill weave