fabric

noun

ˈfa-brik How to pronounce fabric (audio)
Definition of fabricnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of fabric Textiles & Materials Schotex Global René Gagell, who ran Schoeller Textil AG’s weaving department for 12 years, has joined performance fabric maker Schotex Global as head of weaving. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 The legal designation emerged in response to fabric shortages in France during World War II. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026 And when in doubt, plenty of layers (preferably in natural fabrics) are never a bad idea. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 Among her longtime collaborators is a textile artist and designer in Lucca, Italy, who creates many of West’s handwoven textiles, including fabrics for Paul’s robes, from her studio within the medieval city walls. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fabric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabric
  1. cloth
  2. structure
  3. textile
  4. architecture
  5. framework
Noun
  • Because the cannabis plant has other uses — seeds are pressed for oil and fibers used for cloth — their presence alone doesn’t confirm drug use.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Dolby Atmos sound system was impressive to my relatively cloth ears, though.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of cloth
Noun
  • FinFET transistors FinFETs are transistors with narrow silicon channels shaped like upright fins rather than flat structures.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In other cases the cells may be cultivated in a bioreactor, in which they are suspended and kept in motion; constant spinning encourages the cells to self-organize into multilayered, three-dimensional structures.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • The living spaces are impeccably done in muted earth tones and white plaster floors, accented with handmade rugs, African art and textiles, fur throws, and a fireplace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Food processing, textiles, chemicals, paper production, and other manufacturing activities often rely on fossil fuels to generate process heat.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of textile
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  • Lockheed Martin is developing a new communications architecture with S-band and X-band capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The backstory Hotel Nikko San Francisco opened in 1987 under the ownership of Takenaka Corporation, one of Japan’s largest architecture and engineering firms, and is part of the Okura Nikko Hotels portfolio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of architecture
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  • Within this framework, advanced radar systems serve as a critical component by providing information about potential aerial activity.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • National governments will already be looking at their aviation authority regulations and frameworks and there will be discussions at the European and global level, John Edwards, senior consultant at Gates Aviation in London, said by phone.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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