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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Woven from high-quality microfiber and double-brushed for ultimate softness, the hotel sheets sets, with more than 64,000 positive reviews, are lightweight, breathable and cool to the touch, providing an all-season solution for serene sleep. ABC News, 22 June 2026 To clean the gasket, gently pull back the flexible rubber and wipe the interior and its folds with a microfiber cloth dipped in white vinegar. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 Ciechorska recommends doing a 60-second pass each morning over the sink, faucet, and counter and keeping a small stack of microfiber cloths under the sink and a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner to do this. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 22 June 2026 If your stain is easier to tackle, use your laminate cleaner and a clean, dry microfiber cloth to work away at it. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Jun. 2026.

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microfiber

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

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