textile

noun

ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce textile (audio)
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 Housed in a former textile warehouse near Milano Centrale, Moebius Milano is not your average cocktail bar. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Now consider that nearly 70 percent of the world’s textile fibers are now synthetic, including polyester, which is petroleum-based. — Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile
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  1. cloth
  2. fabric
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  • The second find consists of part of a statue of a royal personage along with its head, which was adorned with the striped cloth associated with ancient Egyptian rulers.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Remove from oven and use a napkin or cloth to press out any water from cheese mold.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cloth
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  • In addition to cutting down drying time and saving energy, drying towels separately from other laundry items helps protect lighter or more delicate fabrics, Karlidag says.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The dress featured contrasting fabric at the neckline and hips, with a velvety material set against the chiffon-like fabric used throughout he rest of the dress.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of fabric

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

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