textile
noun
tex·tile
ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l 
ˈteks-tᵊl
ˈteks-tᵊl
1
: cloth sense 1a
especially
: a woven or knit cloth
2
: a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth
Examples of textile in a Sentence
They import fine silk textiles from China.
brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India
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For example, independent UK think tank and charity Green Alliance reported that in 2019, 80% of plastics, textiles and electronic goods went to landfill, incineration or low quality recycling.
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Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Photo : Adam Rouse The textile continues to the upstairs hallway.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
The custom upholstered bench in the upstairs lounge of the main house features a striped textile from Lee Jofa.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
New stainless steel speaker grilles complement interior materials that include low-gloss wood, leather and handsome textiles, depending on the mode.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
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Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Photo : Adam Rouse The textile continues to the upstairs hallway.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
The custom upholstered bench in the upstairs lounge of the main house features a striped textile from Lee Jofa.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
New stainless steel speaker grilles complement interior materials that include low-gloss wood, leather and handsome textiles, depending on the mode.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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textile
noun
tex·tile
ˈtek-ˌstīl
ˈteks-tᵊl
: cloth sense 1
especially
: a woven or knit cloth
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