textile

noun

tex·​tile ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l  ˈteks-tᵊl 

1

: cloth sense 1a

especially : a woven or knit cloth

2

: a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth

Synonyms

• cloth
• fabric

Examples of textile in a Sentence

They import fine silk textiles from China.

brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India

Recent Examples on the Web

The park also draws visitors seeking the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, an old textile mill. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025

The diminishing number of textile mills in the U.S. is also alarming. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2025

This museum highlights folk art, craft, textiles and design. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025

Macramé Overload Once a defining feature of the boho-chic aesthetic, macramé—a form of textile made by knotting—has now become more of a filler piece than a thoughtful design choice. —David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter of textilis woven, from texere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for textile

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• hairstyle
• lifestyle

Kids Definition

textile

noun

tex·​tile ˈtek-ˌstīl 

ˈteks-tᵊl

: cloth sense 1

especially : a woven or knit cloth