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

Tropical fabrics, patterned walls, deep greens, and coral colors make the space feel warm and lively. —Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The sandals were made from a black satin fabric and featured a single midsize toe strap that held the foot in place. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 June 2026

There are more of those flash-photography scenes and whole sequences that play in black-and-white, stitched into the fabric of the film with matter-of-fact unshowiness by editor Nicolas Rumpl. —Jessica Kiang, Variety, 20 May 2026

Unusual for a custom maker, Beggars Run produces a sample garment from the majority of its fabrics on offer, giving patrons an in-person look at the finished product. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026