microfiber

noun

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

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Rinse with water and dry with a clean microfiber cloth or soft towel. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026 Rinse the paste with water and a microfiber cloth; gently rub dry. Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 Then rise the tool in cool water and dry with a microfiber cloth. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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microfiber

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

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