microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər How to pronounce microfiber (audio)
Synonyms of microfibernext
: a fine usually soft polyester fiber
also : a fabric made from such fibers

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Consider hanging a microfiber cloth inside the door of the bathroom cabinet to make daily wipe-downs a consistent, easy-to-keep habit. Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026 Vessel Sinks Martinez recommends having a microfiber cloth handy and wiping down the countertop and the space between the sink and the countertop immediately after each use before the water dries. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026 Layer Zero’s six-piece launch collection will feature lightweight, flexible shapewear made from a blend of microfiber nylon and spandex offering four-way stretch, moisture wicking and frictionless bonded seams. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microfiber was in 1966

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“Microfiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microfiber. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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microfiber

noun
mi·​cro·​fiber
ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər
: a thin soft polyester fiber

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