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Definition of textile

textile

/ˈtɛks.taɪl/
tex · tile

Plural:textiles
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• adjective

1

Of or relating to fabrics, weaving, or the manufacturing of cloth.

Example

"The historic town was once the thriving epicenter of the global textile industry."

• noun

1

A type of cloth or woven fabric, especially one manufactured on a large scale by weaving, knitting, or felting.

Example

"The museum features an impressive collection of ancient Peruvian textiles."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'textilis' meaning 'woven', derived from the verb 'texere', meaning 'to weave'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Textile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/textile
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