Synonyms of fabric

fabric

noun

ˈfa-brik 

1

as in cloth

a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)

a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cloth
• textile
• fiber
• yarn
• thread
• rag

2

as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form

you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• structure
• architecture
• framework
• infrastructure
• frame
• shell
• skeleton
• configuration
• framing
• shape
• armature
• network
• edifice
• lattice
• contour
• cage
• outline
• cadre
• silhouette
• profile
• chassis
• figure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fabric

So Biallas secured the rights to high-resolution imagery of the ceiling, and the SEE team spent years developing a printing technique that could capture the texture and color of Michelangelo’s frescoes on museum-quality fabric at full scale, Corelli said. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026

Tearing society’s fabric The influx of 1 million displaced people has strained relations locally with the communities that welcomed their compatriots. —Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026

Durable zipper closure for secure storage, breathable fabric cover to help protect clothing from dust and external elements and a clear visibility window for easy viewing without unzipping. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026

Another piece of fabric that looked to contain a handwritten message — perhaps a letter? —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026