fiber

noun

fi·ber | \ ˈfī-bər

Definition of fiber

1 : a thread or a structure or object resembling a thread: such as

a(1) : a slender root (as of a grass)

(2) : an elongated tapering thick-walled plant cell void at maturity that imparts elasticity, flexibility, and tensile strength

b(1) : a strand of nerve tissue : axon, dendrite

(2) : one of the filaments composing most of the intercellular matrix of connective tissue

(3) : one of the elongated contractile cells of muscle tissue

c : a slender and greatly elongated natural or synthetic filament (as of wool, cotton, asbestos, gold, glass, or rayon) typically capable of being spun into yarn

d : mostly indigestible material in food (such as legumes, whole grains, and vegetables) that stimulates the intestine to peristalsis and promotes elimination of waste from the large intestine : bulk, roughage dietary fiber trying to get more fiber in her diet

2 : material made of fibers especially : vulcanized fiber

3a : an element that gives texture or substance

b : basic toughness : strength, fortitude

c : essential structure or character the very fiber of a person's being

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Examples of fiber in a Sentence

It's important to get enough fiber in your diet. What foods do you recommend as good sources of fiber? foods that are high in fiber The fabric is made from a mix of synthetic fibers. The natural fibers allow the fabric to breathe. The paper is made from both cotton and wood fiber. Nylon is a very strong man-made fiber. The police examined hair and bits of fiber found in the victim's car.

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As such, the fibers have color all the way through. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Why You Should Be Using Outdoor Fabric for Basically Everything," 18 Apr. 2019 Google at the time credited the bulk of that sum to deploying its fiber network, though the company was already reconsidering the project by late 2016. — Dan Gallagher, WSJ, "Google Watching Its Cable Bills," 9 Feb. 2019 Some people like the addition of oats or other fiber-rich grains in their smoothies. — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, "How to build a better smoothie, according to a nutritionist," 26 May 2018 With the requisite countdown and the push of a button, Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas lit the city’s new dark fiber network at a recent City Council meeting. — Amy Lavalley, Post-Tribune, "Valparaiso embraces dark fiber network as it eyes business growth," 18 May 2018 Each home is hardwired to a fiber network infrastructure capable of downloading a movie in a few seconds. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "As millennials buy more homes, developers strategize to bring them in," 11 May 2018 File photo of Mark Strama, head of Google Fiber Texas, speaking at a 2015 press conference announcing plans to expanded its fiber network to San Antonio. — Rye Druzin, San Antonio Express-News, "Google Fiber expanding San Antonio service on Far West Side," 29 Mar. 2018 In the eastern part of the state, Tunbridge's Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival showcases more than 70 vendors selling fleece, yarn, and hand-spun fabrics; there's also a cashmere exhibit and fiber arts classes. — Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, "See Vermont Fall Foliage in These 12 Beautiful Places," 2 Oct. 2018 Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts: Lectures and classes for all adults, beginner to advanced, on a variety of fiber arts topics. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A listing of home and garden events for the Milwaukee area (Summer 2018 edition)," 4 July 2018

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