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

What Aggarwal does best is to blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern designs, and this collection was no different — with his modern reinterpretations of vintage Banarasi textiles. —Footwear News, 24 June 2025

In the corner, a cowl made of macrame, textiles and yarn adorns a mannequin. —Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025

Thanks to the Industrial Revolution, mass production of textiles made neckties more affordable and accessible. —Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025

With easy access to Camp Helen State Park, a former resort for the employees of a local textile mill, Inlet Beach is a destination with plenty to keep you busy. —Kara Franker, Southern Living, 19 June 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