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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On the other side of the comforter is microfiber moisture-wicking fabric, so your guests stay comfortable all night long. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025 This 12-pack of handy microfiber cloths that can wipe down all sorts of surfaces is only $6, and this pair of soft yet supportive bed pillows is marked down by 70 percent. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 While such discussions were once confined to scientific journals, the microfiber pollution conversation has hit a critical juncture, spilling throughout the entire supply chain—and now shoppers, too. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025 Wipe down any wooden components on the arms or feet with a microfiber cloth dipped in warm soapy water, then dry with a clean cloth. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Nov. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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