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

The wide haunches give way to a smooth rear end with slim taillights, carbon fiber details framing the bottom, and a sizable rear windshield with a roof spoiler. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Inside, Nissan leaned further into the ’90s to contrast the teal exterior with a white leather interior trimmed in carbon fiber. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026

The ubiquitous carbon fiber looks amazing, of course, from the wide front intake to the active-aero winglets, fairings, the seat subframe, and even the license plate holder hanging off the tail. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Each Googlebook, in its chassis construction, uses a combination of aluminum, magnesium, or carbon fiber. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carbon fiber

• cyber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber