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

That weight saving comes partly courtesy of the carbon fiber bodywork. — New Atlas, 30 July 2026

Here, engineers use 3D printers, composite materials, and carbon fiber to build the drones for strikes deep inside Russia that are turning the tide of war. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

There’s plenty of carbon fiber to be found, too, like in the helm and throughout the cabins. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 July 2026

Heavy-duty mechanical hinges connect titanium-alloy limbs to a protective casing of carbon fiber, enabling smooth, deliberate strides on brutish red legs. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carbon fiber

• cyber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber