microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər 

: a fine usually soft polyester fiber

also : a fabric made from such fibers

Examples of microfiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once the scratch is out, apply a cleaner and remove with a microfiber cloth. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025

Don’t forget to also stock up on cleaning tools like microfiber cloths, sponges, spray bottles and gloves. —Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025

If the slow cooker has a stainless-steel finish showing some streaks, rub a small amount of baby oil into the surface with a microfiber cloth to remove smudges and polish the stainless steel. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025

For this method, Sokolowski suggests sprinkling baking soda on a damp microfiber cloth, then scrubbing the curtain and rinsing with warm water before hanging to dry. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microfiber

• cyber
• fiber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber

Kids Definition

microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fiber

ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər

: a thin soft polyester fiber