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twill

1 American  
[twil] / twɪl /

noun

  1. a fabric constructed in twill weave.

  2. a garment, as a suit or trousers, of this fabric.

  3. twill weave.

verb (used with object)

  1. to weave in the manner of a twill.

  2. to weave in twill construction.

'twill 2 American  
[twil] / twɪl /

  1. a contraction of it will.

twill 1 British  
/ twɪl /

adjective

  1. (in textiles) of or designating a weave in which the weft yarns are worked around two or more warp yarns to produce an effect of parallel diagonal lines or ribs

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noun

  1. any fabric so woven

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verb

  1. (tr) to weave in this fashion

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'twill 2 British  
/ twɪl /

contraction

  1. it will

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Usage

See contraction.

Other Word Forms

  • untwilled adjective

Etymology

Origin of twill

1300–50; north and Scots variant of twilly (noun), Middle English twyle, Old English twilī ( c ), half translation, half adoption of Latin bilīc- (stem of bilīx ) having double thread. See twi-

Example Sentences

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Bennett Winch’s holdall consists of an outer Tuscan-leather “suit carrier”—that’s British for garment bag—that wraps around an inner canvas twill barrel bag, secured by magnetic snaps and straps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

For the brand, the collection’s centerpiece was the materials: twill, mesh, kasuri cotton, leather, jacquard, wool.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

According to Adidas, the Weagle design on the front of the sweater features a “combination of sublimation and classic twill embroidery,” producing a bevel effect.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2023

A case in point were the teeming white beaded tapestry embroideries gracing a structured ecru wool twill coat.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2022

He said he would not, at present, allow for expenditure on any dresses of fine stuffs, but rather recommended she brood on worsted and prunella twill.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

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