microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər How to pronounce microfiber (audio)
: a fine usually soft polyester fiber
also : a fabric made from such fibers

Examples of microfiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even something as pedestrian as a hardshell black case for the iPhone 16 Pro Max gets a lovely pop of color with a contrasting microfiber lining. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Plastic bottles fill landfills, and washing clothes, in particular, causes textiles to shed microfibers. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024 Microfiber cleaning towels: The oils and conditioners in fabric softener bond with the synthetic microfibers causing a loss in absorbency. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024 The memory foam and microfiber fill has a plush feel that’s similar to down, but with more structure. Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for microfiber 

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Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microfiber was in 1966

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“Microfiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microfiber. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

microfiber

noun
mi·​cro·​fiber
ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər
: a thin soft polyester fiber

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