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textile

noun

ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l

Definition of textile

as in cloth

a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India

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Recent Examples of textile Schotex develops performance textiles for outdoor, fashion, sportswear and industrial applications. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 One Baguette is covered in a kaleidoscopic geometric pattern of colorful beads; another resembles a tiny textile artwork in dusty pink, green, and turquoise. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Vita uses textiles, performance and video to speak about internet culture, along with stunning visuals that incorporate their family’s Middle Eastern diaspora and history. — Shelley Holcomb, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Instead of relying on traditional textile dyes, the yeast produced different colors itself, including blue, red, orange, and purple. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile

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The small stick figures, wrapped in orange cloth, were rubbed in paste and covered in garlands of orange flowers.

— Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Lowe’s in Boise donated the rest of the materials, which included soil, weed barrier cloth and fertilizer, bringing the total donations to $800, according to Mitchley.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cloth

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Naheim is only 22 years old and hasn’t been to a lot of weddings, which maybe explains why, at Mood, his first instinct was to grab a military green fabric that Christian put back.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
The extra-wide band smooths back and sides with a buttery soft fabric for no-chafing comfort.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

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