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

Speaking of microfiber, this Oxo model also made our list of top mops for hardwood floors. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Clorox wipes, microfiber cloths, and a cleaning spray are under bathroom sinks in the basement and third floor, under the kitchen sink on the first floor, and in the laundry closet on the second floor. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Lightly buff the knife with a microfiber towel to remove any stubborn water spots. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

The element responsible for its pillow-like appeal is none other than that microfiber terry lining, which your skin will sink into — once again bringing to mind pricey bedding, which the hospitality behemonth is also no stranger to. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 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