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

To begin her look, Watts wore Celine’s lavalliere white blouse crafted in silk twill. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Go for a classic London Fog cotton blend coat, available in khaki, navy, or black; or this water-repellent cotton twill trench coat from Aritzia, which comes in a wide array of subtle colors and patterns. — Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

These feature the same cotton-twill composition with cool utility-style details. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

They’re made of lightweight twill with a dressy pleated front and wide waistband with elastic in the back for more comfort. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

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