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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The set comes with a two-bucket mop system, a flat head mop with adjustable handles, and four reusable microfiber pads. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 For microfiber or velvet, sweep a dry sponge over the surface to collect hair and lint. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 The more exacting work, however, awaits in the lab, where Ayikpa and others must manually count individual microfibers from each sample under a microscope, then repeat the eye-straining analysis with air samples from high-volume vacuum samplers and real-time sensors. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 But the true beauty of cleaning microfiber cloths lies in their versatility. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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microfiber

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

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