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

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Grab another fresh microfiber cloth and dampen it with fresh water (not the soapy solution). Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025 Murray Clark, owner of Murray Clean in Massachusetts, says to try paper towels or microfiber cloths to avoid spots. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025 Clean the exterior Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe the screen, case and back. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025 Stick to gentle, fragrance-free liquid soaps. Use a clean, soft cotton or microfiber washcloth. Brittany Dube, Health, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

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 14 Jun. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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