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
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It’s made of Italian abrasivato leather that has a slight sheen, unlike traditional leather, and features a cotton twill lining.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Its design features a twill pattern and leather embossments that give it a more polished look.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
The bar is offering scarves in cashmere, silk twill and other fabrics in a range of patterns, colors and textures.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
The duck canvas variant is featured on the 1873 patent though indigo twill was used soon after.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 18 Nov. 2025
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Its design features a twill pattern and leather embossments that give it a more polished look.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
The bar is offering scarves in cashmere, silk twill and other fabrics in a range of patterns, colors and textures.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
The duck canvas variant is featured on the 1873 patent though indigo twill was used soon after.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for twill
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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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