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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Fifteen industries, led by apparel, wood products and textiles, contracted in December.
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Reade Pickert Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
In his new role as executive chairman, Gildo Zegna will continue to oversee the group’s textile platform, the foundations of the company.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
There are also works by contemporary artists, including a new textile sculpture by Maria de Los Angeles that was specially commissioned for the exhibit.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Add cozy textiles like rugs or drapes to make your entry feel warm and welcoming.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
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Reade Pickert Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
In his new role as executive chairman, Gildo Zegna will continue to oversee the group’s textile platform, the foundations of the company.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
There are also works by contemporary artists, including a new textile sculpture by Maria de Los Angeles that was specially commissioned for the exhibit.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Add cozy textiles like rugs or drapes to make your entry feel warm and welcoming.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
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 7 Jan. 2026.
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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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