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
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The sports bra is also designed from a lightweight and breathable microfiber material with mesh for breathability.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
The microfiber pad provides a streak-free clean that can be washed and reused.
—Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Water becomes a powerhouse when paired with microfiber cloths and our technique, lemon is a saving grace for gunky pans—and more!
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
The chenille pad is super absorbent for tacking spills, and the microfiber pad removes dirt, dust, and other dry debris.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
The microfiber is absorbent but dries quickly, and proved to be sand-resistant — our tester’s car remained sand-free.
—Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
The microfiber fabric has a simple design and comes with a duvet cover and two standard pillow shams.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
The three duster attachments can be used with the extension pole or without it: this includes a microfiber feather duster, a flexible microfiber ceiling fan duster, and a dome-shaped cobweb remover made of monofilament.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Use a squeegee, followed by wipes with a microfiber cloth to remove any streaks.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
The microfiber pad provides a streak-free clean that can be washed and reused.
—Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Water becomes a powerhouse when paired with microfiber cloths and our technique, lemon is a saving grace for gunky pans—and more!
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
The chenille pad is super absorbent for tacking spills, and the microfiber pad removes dirt, dust, and other dry debris.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
The microfiber is absorbent but dries quickly, and proved to be sand-resistant — our tester’s car remained sand-free.
—Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
The microfiber fabric has a simple design and comes with a duvet cover and two standard pillow shams.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
The three duster attachments can be used with the extension pole or without it: this includes a microfiber feather duster, a flexible microfiber ceiling fan duster, and a dome-shaped cobweb remover made of monofilament.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Use a squeegee, followed by wipes with a microfiber cloth to remove any streaks.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
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microfiber
noun
mi·cro·fiber
ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər
: a thin soft polyester fiber
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