noun
Uncommon
textile
TEHK-styl
Textile (noun) means a type of cloth or fabric made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise interlacing fibres. Example: “The museum has a wonderful collection of ancient textiles.”
noun
1
A type of cloth or fabric made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise interlacing fibres.
"The museum has a wonderful collection of ancient textiles."
"She chose a soft textile in deep blue to cover the sofa."
"The market stall sold hand-woven textiles from villages across the region."
adj
1
Relating to woven cloth or its manufacture.
"The town grew rich on its textile mills."
"Her grandfather worked in the textile industry for most of his life."
"The college offers a short course on textile design and printing."
How to use textile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCloth or fabric, or anything to do with making it.
Common pairings
textile industry
textile mill
ancient textiles
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Word forms
- Plural
- textiles
- Comparative
- more textile
- Superlative
- most textile
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Etymology
From Latin textilis, "woven", from texere, "to weave".
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What does “textile” mean?
The word “textile” means a type of cloth or fabric made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise interlacing fibres. In plain terms, cloth or fabric, or anything to do with making it.
How do you pronounce “textile”?
“Textile” is pronounced TEHK-styl (/ˈtɛk.staɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “textile” in a sentence?
Here is “textile” used in a sentence: “The museum has a wonderful collection of ancient textiles.”
What is the opposite of “textile”?
The opposite of “textile” — its antonyms — is antonym(s) of.
What part of speech is “textile”?
Depending on how it is used, “textile” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “textile” come from?
The word “textile” comes from Latin. From Latin textilis, "woven", from texere, "to weave".
Is “textile” a common word?
“Textile” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “textile” have?
“Textile” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of cloth or fabric made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise interlacing fibres.
What is the difference between textile and fabric?
Textile is a broader term covering any cloth made by weaving, knitting, or interlacing fibres, and it can refer to the raw material, finished cloth, or the industry itself. Fabric usually refers specifically to a piece of woven or knitted material, making it a more everyday, narrower term than textile.
What is the difference between textile and material?
Textile specifically refers to fibre-based cloth produced by weaving, knitting, or similar processes, while material is a much broader word that can describe any substance, including wood, metal, or plastic. All textiles are materials, but not all materials are textiles.
Can "textile" be used as an adjective?
Yes, textile can function as an adjective relating to woven cloth or its manufacture, as in "the textile industry" or "textile design." This usage is common in industry, trade, and academic contexts referring to the production and study of cloth.
