fiberglass

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noun

fi·​ber·​glass ˈfī-bər-ˌglas How to pronounce fiberglass (audio)
1
: glass in fibrous form used in making various products (such as glass wool for insulation)
2
: a composite structural material of plastic and fiberglass

fiberglass

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verb

fiberglassed; fiberglassing; fiberglasses

transitive verb

: to protect or repair by applying fiberglass

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Noun
There are also four Minilites, some brake rotors, Bilstein shocks, and a fiberglass front bumper. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 Pergola kits tend to be for fiberglass or metal pergolas made of slimmer, lightweight materials like aluminum. Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Baking soda shouldn't be mixed with ammonia, bleach, alcohol, or chemical cleaners due to dangerous reactions, and should be used with care on glass, leather, marble, or fiberglass to avoid damage. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026 Suppliers have shifted from materials like aluminum, which faces tariffs, to fiberglass. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fiberglass

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fiberglass was in 1937

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“Fiberglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiberglass. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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fiberglass

noun
fi·​ber·​glass
-ˌglas
: glass in the form of fibers used in making various products (as yarn, insulation, or boats)

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