microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər How to pronounce microfiber (audio)
: a fine usually soft polyester fiber
also : a fabric made from such fibers

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Typically, there are about 200,000 fibers in a square inch of microfiber cloth, which gives it its signature soft and lint-free feel. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 Spray some anti-static spray on your microfiber cloth, then wipe down the baseboards. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 Looking forward, there’s growing excitement around innovations like microfiber-catching filters for washing machines as well as for home water and air filtration systems. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025 Add a pop of personality to your pup's look with this stylish microfiber collar. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

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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 24 Oct. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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