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 of textile

• 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

Previous entries have included works in textiles, bookbinding, ceramics, jewelry, lacquer and paper, among others. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

This study shows how defects move dynamically across a textile. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

So many textile recycling initiatives skip the general public entirely, but Fabscrap has volunteer opportunities baked in, and our volunteers can go home with some fabric for their creative pursuits as a thank you. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Another excellent electronic waste and textile recycling event at Festival Park. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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