microfiber

noun

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

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Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 The comforter is made from smooth microfiber fabric that is silky to the touch, according to reviews. Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 My three must-have camping products—comfy camp slippers, a reliable water purifier, and a hardworking microfiber towel—are so much more than campsite staples. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025 Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

Word History

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 2 Oct. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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