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

Using fabric and textiles such as quilts and rugs to decorate is one of the most effective ways to transform a house into a home. —Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 4 May 2026

Manufacturing gross output for textiles, fabrics and mill products in particular declined by 4 percent, while apparel fell markedly by 17 percent. —Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 4 May 2026

Pennywise’s Red Outfit The first step involved extensive experimenting and camera testing with the show’s key textile artist, Alex Goldman. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026

Made in Belgium, this is a linen throw made by Libeco, a company that got its start in 1858 milling flax for textiles, though the art of crafting high-quality Belgian textiles goes back much farther—into the 13th and 14th centuries. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 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