Synonyms of fabric

fabric

noun

ˈfa-brik 

1

as in cloth

a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)

a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cloth
• textile
• fiber
• yarn
• thread
• rag

2

as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form

you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• structure
• architecture
• framework
• infrastructure
• frame
• shell
• skeleton
• configuration
• framing
• shape
• armature
• network
• edifice
• lattice
• contour
• cage
• outline
• cadre
• silhouette
• profile
• chassis
• figure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fabric

That very female, feminine thing — all those fabrics and floating things — that was especially Judianna Makovsky. — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Just like the Grammy winner’s pants, their voluminous fabric billows around the legs, transforming any fall outfit into an elegant silhouette. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

Gap’s CashSoft fabric is a soft cotton blend that feels like cashmere, but isn’t as finicky. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

It’s rooted in quality, intentionality, fabric and well-constructed garments. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026