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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Instead, opt for a gentle microfiber wrap. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026 Use microfiber cloths—preferably slightly damp ones—to attract and trap dust, rather than just pushing it around or sending it airborne. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 Use a damp microfiber cloth and a dusting brush or a vacuum with a brush attachment, and dust everything from the top of the ceiling fan or light fixtures to the baseboards. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 Wipe once more with a dry, clean microfiber cloth to finish. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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microfiber

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

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