microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər How to pronounce microfiber (audio)
: a fine usually soft polyester fiber
also : a fabric made from such fibers

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After 30 minutes, gently scrub it away with a microfiber cloth or toothbrush. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 July 2025 The footbed is lined with soft, breathable microfiber, and the lightweight EVA midsole provides flexible support to help reduce pressure on your joints. Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 July 2025 The dash is particularly fab-looking with its racing flavor including carbon-fiber trim, microfiber upholstery, a flat-bottom steering wheel and red stitching. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 During Stokes’ bail hearings, police said Tomlinson bought cleaning supplies from a Portage Walgreens just before 2:30 a.m. Oct. 6 for him – including microfiber towels, duct tape, hydrogen peroxide, Lysol, bleach and disposable gloves. Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

Word History

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 Aug. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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