glass fiber

noun

Examples of glass fiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The material, molded from repurposed materials like glass fibers and resin -- along with stone -- is stronger than concrete, fire resistant and designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, according to Renco. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025 Its durable nylon and glass fiber construction can handle high heat as well as your dishwasher. Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Designed to be combined and reconfigured in a multitude of ways, the pieces are made from cast glass fiber, coated and polished by hand to create a high-gloss finish and available in five different colors. Alex Wynne, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Lumina, owned by European and Canadian investment firms, is digging out anorthosite, a grayish mineral used in paints and glass fibers. Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glass fiber

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glass fiber was in 1882

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Glass fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glass%20fiber. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!