glass fiber

noun

: fiberglass

Examples of glass fiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Injection, expiration date March 31, 2027 Animals injected with medication containing particulate matter, such as glass fibers, can experience irritation, swelling, inflammation, infection and more, according to the FDA. — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

For now, the research work does not propose a replacement for glass fiber lasers. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

The technology is used in several kinds of hardware, including optical interconnects, or networks designed to transfer data from AI facilities through glass fibers at the speed of light. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Their in-flight wear included a jacket and trousers made out of a fire-resistant glass fiber. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glass fiber

• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber
• cyber
• fibre