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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How To Disinfect Door Handles Use disinfecting wipes or a disinfecting cleaner sprayed onto a microfiber cloth rather than spraying directly onto the hardware. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025 Fleece and microfiber are both durable and cozy materials that trap heat well. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025 Ditch the solvent and just use a soft, dry microfiber cloth ($26 for 80) to clean the display. Parker Hall, Wired News, 31 Aug. 2025 Once that’s done, use a clean, damp microfiber cloth to remove any excess product. Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

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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 18 Sep. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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