English · Word Candidate

textile

/ˈtɛk.staɪl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: textiles

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any material made of interlacing or matted fibres, including carpeting and geotextiles, woven or nonwoven.

Noun

Near-synonym: cloth (not always differentiated)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A non-nudist.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Clothing compulsive.

Adjective

a textile beach

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “textile” mean?

Any material made of interlacing or matted fibres, including carpeting and geotextiles, woven or nonwoven.

Is “textile” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.