twill

noun

ˈtwil How to pronounce twill (audio)
1
: a fabric with a twill weave
2
: a textile weave in which the filling threads pass over one and under two or more warp threads to give an appearance of diagonal lines

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They’re made of lightweight twill with a dressy pleated front and wide waistband with elastic in the back for more comfort. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 The twill fabric offers just the right amount of stretch for a comfortable fit that won’t cause the pants to lose their shape. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 The 100 percent cotton yarn twill fabric offers a breathable yet cozy feel perfect for both summer evenings and chilly fall days, while the full-cotton reverse side adds an extra layer of softness. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 De Bonne Facture Traveler Cotton-Twill Suit Jacket A De Bonne Facture favorite season after season, its traveler jacket is made from a hearty cotton-twill and leans closer to a chore coat with a cropped length, boxier cut, and unvented back. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twill

Word History

Etymology

Middle English twyll, twylle, from Old English twilic having a double thread, partial translation of Latin bilic-, bilix, from bi- + licium thread

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of twill was in the 14th century

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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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twill

1 of 2 noun
ˈtwil
: a way of weaving cloth that produces a pattern of diagonal lines

twill

2 of 2 verb
: to make (cloth) with a twill weave

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