textile

noun

tex·​tile ˈtek-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce textile (audio)
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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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter of textilis woven, from texere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of textile was in 1626

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Cite this Entry

“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textile. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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