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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Finish by wiping any remaining water from the edges and corners with a dry microfiber cloth. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 Use a dry microfiber cloth to catch any drips along the edges and corners of the window frame. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 The pieces are made of breathable, supersoft microfiber that is suitable for year-round use and stain- and fade-resistant. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 Finally, use a dry microfiber cloth to catch any remaining drips along the edges and sill. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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microfiber

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

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