toile

noun

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

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The visual feast starts with three variations of Dior’s iconic Bar jacket in blue, white and red, and continues with a monumental installation of Dior’s couture toiles and perfume bottles, this time reimagined in 3D prints. Denni Hu, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025 From the sidewalk, a paved path runs to the covered porch, where a door opens to a foyer with hardwood floors and toile wallpaper. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025 Toile Can Liven Up A Small Space Lubin likes the idea of installing a toile wallpaper in an area that deserves a bit of attention. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 Locals know and love Columns for its massive porch—which becomes particularly lively during weekend brunch—and the interiors retain that private residence feel for guests, from toile wallpaper and stone fireplaces to a mahogany staircase that climbs upwards to reveal a stained glass skylight. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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