fiber-optic

adjective

fi·​ber-op·​tic ˈfī-bər-ˌäp-tik 

: of, relating to, or using fiber optics

Examples of fiber-optic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Underground, buried fiber-optic cables can sense movement, capturing data that are also then analyzed by AI. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Because Hezbollah’s fiber-optic drones are so hard to detect, experts say multiple types of sensors are often needed simultaneously to accurately identify incoming threats – among them, optical, acoustic, radar and laser-based systems. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 28 June 2026

The excitement spilled over to Club holding Corning , whose fiber-optic products have become increasingly critical to AI data centers. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 June 2026

The first fiber-optic drones started to reach the city in October. — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fiber-optic

• supraoptic
• coptic
• optic
• preoptic
• synoptic

Kids Definition

fiber-optic

adjective

fi·​ber-op·​tic

ˈfī-bər-ˌäp-tik

: of or relating to fiber optics