carbon fiber

noun

: a very strong lightweight synthetic fiber made especially by carbonizing acrylic fiber at high temperatures

also : a material made from such fibers embedded in a resinous matrix

a high-performance automobile with a carbon fiber body

Examples of carbon fiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to its one-off paintwork, the vehicle was outfitted with a matching red-leather interior—dubbed Silver Arrow—with contrasting yellow stitching, and features widened front seats and special Alutex aluminum trim as opposed to carbon fiber. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

The carbon fiber EnergyRods system that Adidas previously used to boost support directly under the metatarsal bones was replaced by an EnergyRim that only runs along the perimeter of the midsole. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

The distinctive frame uses a high-modulus carbon fiber monocoque design. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Throtl worked with Seibon to effectively graft the CTR’s hood scoop onto the Prelude’s hood and render that all as one piece, in carbon fiber. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carbon fiber

• cyber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber