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Textile

noun

cloth or fabric material.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Textile mean?

cloth or fabric material.

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Dictionary definition

A textile is cloth or fabric made by weaving, knitting, or pressing fibers together, often used for clothing, blankets, and other items.

Example sentences

Textile in a sentence

easy

Cotton is a common textile used to make shirts.

medium

The museum displayed colorful textiles from many cultures.

hard

The designer chose a strong textile that would last through daily use.

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Synonyms

Words like Textile

fabricUse for material made from fibers and used in clothing or other items.
clothA common word for woven or knitted material.
materialA broader word for what something is made from.
Antonyms

Opposite words

bare surfaceUse as a contrast for a surface not covered with fabric.
metalUse as a contrast for a hard material, not cloth.
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Word family

Textile word family

Base word

textile

noun

textile

Cloth or fabric material.

noun

textiles

Different cloth or fabric materials.

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