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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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
As the founder of a recycled fashion brand that is heavily inspired by the rich patterns and intricately designed textiles of their elders, Deepavali is a time for Samavai to commemorate the vibrant aesthetic quality of their South Asian heritage.
—Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
This journey began by working on vintage textiles found in local markets before eventually moving on to finding people who make sanyan.
—Precious Adesina, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
The Italian label, known for its innovative textiles, even enlisted Liam for a recent campaign.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 14 Nov. 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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