Definition of textilenext
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 Adult moths lay eggs on fabric, and the larvae voraciously feed on the material, causing irreparable damage to textiles. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Mention your need for a kitchen rug in conversation, and you'll either be greeted with enthusiastic recommendations or watch someone recoil at the thought of putting textiles in one of the home's most spill-prone, high-traffic spaces. Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 Today, hemp is used in food ingredients, beverages, fiber, textiles, construction materials, animal nutrition, and other manufacturing applications. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The Bayeux Tapestry, a monumental 230 foot long medieval textile, depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the subsequent Norman Conquest of England. News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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Noun
  • Guidry, at the prow, raised the lantern, revealed in the circle oflight a bobbing tangle of sargassum weed, a swimming snake, a child’s cloth doll.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a cloth or air-dry overnight.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Wash bedding, clothes, curtains and any other fabric in hot water, preferably with temperatures above 140 degrees.
    Kate Linderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The lightweight linen-blend fabric keeps things airy, while the classic wide-leg silhouette works with everything from flip-flops during the day to strappy sandals at night.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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