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

Breathable fabric keeps them comfortable across flights, warm terminals, and cooler climates. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026

Some fabrics that appear to be natural suede are synthetic fibers. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026

My assignment was to tell the story of the city; to get to know its residents, activists and political leaders; and to write about how Floyd’s murder changed not only the fabric of Minneapolis, but also the country. —Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026

Maybe subtly, maybe violently, but something in the fabric of their reality stretches or snaps. —Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026