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

Use a fresh microfiber cloth for those areas, and throw it in the laundry after use. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

To restore its sparkling shine, use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to polish the pan and give it a like-new shine. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026

One fewer load per week saves hundreds of gallons a year while reducing the energy, detergent and microfiber pollution that come with every cycle. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The technology does not prevent textiles from shedding microfibers. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 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