microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər 

: a fine usually soft polyester fiber

also : a fabric made from such fibers

Examples of microfiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Next, dampen a microfiber cloth with warm water and add a drop of mild dish soap. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Dust With a Telescoping Microfiber Duster Using a telescoping microfiber duster is one of the easiest ways to keep ceilings and crown molding clean. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

Because of that lack of awareness or understanding of the issue, most of the suppliers surveyed said there was no or limited monitoring of fiber and microfiber release in their processes. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Experts highlight that synthetic textiles are a major source, with millions of microfibers released per laundry load. — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microfiber

• cyber
• fiber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber

Kids Definition

microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fiber

ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər

: a thin soft polyester fiber