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

Spray it onto a microfiber cloth and wipe your floors to avoid over-saturating them. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Made with a microfiber material, it’s thermoregulated so guests won’t get too hot at night. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

The Miraclean waffle-weave microfiber towels are built for heavy-duty cleaning, tackling everything from kitchen counters to bathroom mirrors without leaving behind lint or streaks. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

The footbed is lined with soft, breathable microfiber, and the lightweight EVA midsole provides flexible support to help reduce pressure on your joints. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 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