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

Examples of fiberglass in a Sentence

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Noun
For that work, Ai created six different dioramas that re-created his time in detention, featuring fiberglass sculptures of the artist and his guards. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Both Bestor and architect Tim Barber, who counts Matt Duffer and Ramin Djawadi as clients, employ Densdeck Roof Boards and Densinglas sheeting, a fiberglass-matt gypsum panel considered sustainable because of its durability and recycled content, in their work. Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
It's compared usually to fiberglass. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 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 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 26 Apr. 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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