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

Crafted from twill upholstery and high-density foam cushions, it’s made to provide long-lasting comfort and durability. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

Each designer selected three meters of white fabric made with Tencel fibers in a variety of weights and weaves including smooth and medium-weight twill; lightly textured crepe; soft canvas, and a silky, denim blend. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024

Various incarnations of Supima cotton were twill, denim, jersey and velveteen, as seen in the eclectic array of designs on display throughout the gilded salons. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024

Included in the savings are fall-ready styles like this trench coat that’s made of linen twill. —Nicol Natale, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

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

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