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

Its elegant twill pattern is both durable for rigorous travel and premium-looking for serving looks at the airport, while its interior has an expandable compartment, one mesh pocket, and elastic tie-down straps to keep your belongings from shuffling around. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

Dior wool jacket, cotton-poplin shirt, cotton-twill pants, and silk tie, prices upon request; Celine Medium 25 mm Vivienne belt in taurillon leather, $590. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026

The jacket is entirely plastic-free; made from mid-weight cotton twill, dyed with water-safe color and finished with Corozo nut buttons. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026

Dior, Delft Bermuda shorts in green cotton twill, $6,300 When the Dior Delft Bermuda shorts walked the runway during Jonathan Anderson’s debut spring/summer 2026 show for the house, the collective awe was palpable. —Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 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