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

For example, Formula 1 has developed new materials, such as carbon fiber, and created systems that save energy and improve how cars move through the air. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025

Plus, the vacuum has a carbon fiber soft dusting brush and a mattress tool for home cleaning. —PC Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025

And while the shoes’ combination of hypercritical foams and carbon fiber is primarily intended for race days, technology tends to trickle down to sneakers for everyday, recovery and tempo runs — creating a ripple effect across the marketplace. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025

Today, pieces by Arunashi—such as a statement cuff made of carbon fiber framed by pavé diamonds and centered on a lozenge-shape green beryl totaling more than 34 carats—are stocked at upscale stores including Marissa Collections. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carbon fiber

• cyber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber