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

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Cotton doesn’t have the immediate silky feel of microfiber, and percale can feel crisp at first. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Compare that to polyester or microfiber blends, which trap heat and humidity. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 Between full washes, a quick pass with a dry microfiber cloth or vacuum brush attachment can keep screens from accumulating heavy buildup. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Clean the surface with a microfiber towel. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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microfiber

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

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