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

Shake up the mixture and use a microfiber cloth or paper towel. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026

Recycled polyester remains a synthetic material and does not eliminate concerns surrounding microfiber shedding, recyclability or dependence on plastic feedstocks. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Dampen a microfiber cloth with the solution and scrub the countertops. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026

Wipe with a microfiber cloth and scrub the inside of the bowl with a toilet brush. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 6 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