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
Examples of twill in a Sentence
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Spring is all about layering, and this cotton twill shirt from BP.
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Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Damson Idris, 32, is in head-to-toe Prada, wearing a twill sweater vest with matching pants.
—Kory Jarvis, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The Idaho bag comes in durable cotton twill or Italian leather, and a detachable pouch on the inside will keep those small essentials tidy.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
This new and improved version of Banana Republic’s best-selling Traveler Pant has the same comfortable stretch and durability, but with a textured twill finish.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2023
They can be thrown in the washing machine for easy cleaning, but the brand recommends washing them inside-out to preserve the color of the twill material.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
Fully lined, with adjustable straps to secure clothing, double zippers, a padded carry handle and a sturdy extendable aluminum pull-handle, the nylon twill bag weighs in at a mere 5 pounds.
—Judi Dash, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Made from lightweight cotton twill with a pull-on elastic waistband, these shorts can go nearly anywhere.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
These are constructed from a 100 percent cotton twill and canvas material and feature a chunky, high-traction platform rubber sole for stability and comfort.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Damson Idris, 32, is in head-to-toe Prada, wearing a twill sweater vest with matching pants.
—Kory Jarvis, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The Idaho bag comes in durable cotton twill or Italian leather, and a detachable pouch on the inside will keep those small essentials tidy.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
This new and improved version of Banana Republic’s best-selling Traveler Pant has the same comfortable stretch and durability, but with a textured twill finish.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2023
They can be thrown in the washing machine for easy cleaning, but the brand recommends washing them inside-out to preserve the color of the twill material.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
Fully lined, with adjustable straps to secure clothing, double zippers, a padded carry handle and a sturdy extendable aluminum pull-handle, the nylon twill bag weighs in at a mere 5 pounds.
—Judi Dash, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Made from lightweight cotton twill with a pull-on elastic waistband, these shorts can go nearly anywhere.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
These are constructed from a 100 percent cotton twill and canvas material and feature a chunky, high-traction platform rubber sole for stability and comfort.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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