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microfiber

noun

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

Examples of microfiber in a Sentence

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Wipe Oven Interior Allow the oven to cool completely, then wipe the interior with a damp microfiber cloth to remove ash and other residue from the self-cleaning cycle. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025 The reverse side features cozy, smooth microfiber, and the blanket is lightweight enough to use year round. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025 This Bedsure find, purchased more than 40,000 times in the past few weeks, is made of fleece microfiber that’s soft to the touch and warm without being too heavy. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025 That same devotion defines Technics’ wireless home audio systems, including the sleek SC-CX700 wireless speakers, elegantly wrapped in suede-like microfiber. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 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 10 Dec. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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