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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Use a squeegee to remove water from all surfaces, then dry with a microfiber cloth. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Use a damp microfiber cloth and damp mop after vacuuming. Ryan Brennan may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 Instead, vacuum with a HEPA-filter vacuum, then follow up with a damp microfiber cloth on surfaces and a damp mop on hard floors. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026 Take a clean, dry microfiber cloth and wipe down the shower tiles, working in long swipes. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 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 22 May. 2026.

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microfiber

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

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