textile

noun

tex·​tile ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce textile (audio) ˈteks-tᵊl How to pronounce textile (audio)
Synonyms of textilenext
1
: cloth sense 1a
especially : a woven or knit cloth
2
: a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth

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They import fine silk textiles from China. brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India
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How smart automation and advanced textiles can cool a room fast and effectively. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Buckius will explore the roles of women in past and future technologies, from textile patents to robot design and artificial intelligence training. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Smart textiles and wearables continue to generate a lot of interest and there is meaningful early-stage development work happening, but successes to date remain largely niche. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 According to Michelle, the textile installation by Nick Cave and Marie Watt, as well as the artwork by Mark Bradford, only add to its appeal. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for textile

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter of textilis woven, from texere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of textile was in 1626

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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textile

noun
tex·​tile ˈtek-ˌstīl How to pronounce textile (audio)
ˈteks-tᵊl
: cloth sense 1
especially : a woven or knit cloth

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