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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Wooden furniture offers plenty of spots to perch, soft textiles are draped over most surfaces, and a handful of plants hint at the outdoors.
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Dan Q. Dao, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2025
The medium—oil paint, textile, mixed media, photography, etc.—should largely inform your frame selection.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Pull colors from the wallpaper and incorporate them throughout the space in the form of artwork or decorative textiles to integrate the retro wallpaper and blend the old with the new.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Currently, less than a quarter of textile waste is being recycled.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
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Dan Q. Dao, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2025
The medium—oil paint, textile, mixed media, photography, etc.—should largely inform your frame selection.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Pull colors from the wallpaper and incorporate them throughout the space in the form of artwork or decorative textiles to integrate the retro wallpaper and blend the old with the new.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Currently, less than a quarter of textile waste is being recycled.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for textile
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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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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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