toile

noun

1
: any of many plain or simple twill weave fabrics
especially : linen
2
: a mock-up model of a garment

Examples of toile in a Sentence

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Think velvet bows, toile ornaments, and hints of soft pastels to bring the historical elegance to life. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 The test is: Give me the definitions of toile, tulle, tool, tuile, toyle, and toil. Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024 There’s no fabric more classic than toile, which brings elegance to any space. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024 Thornton upholstered the headboard in the same blue-and-white toile as the wallpaper but used different designs of similar colors for the window curtains, bed coverings, and assorted cushions, so the room feels neither too disjointed nor too monotonous. Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toile 

Word History

Etymology

French, cloth, linen, from Middle French

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of toile was in 1794

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“Toile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toile. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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