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 the cabin, you'll be greeted by custom carbon fiber seats by Sabelt, and luxurious materials like full-grain leather and black Alcantara. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

Both the hull and deck are built in aluminum, while the hardtop is carbon fiber. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

The final design uses a carbon fiber frame with a central battery and eight arms supporting the motors and propellers. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Wing’s drones, made of styrofoam and carbon fiber, weigh less than 20 pounds, Bucci said. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carbon fiber

• cyber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber