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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Savage x Fenty Rihanna’s microfiber fabrics have become bestsellers, while the line’s lace options rival pricier old-school lines, at true steals. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025 Replace the microfiber rollers regularly to avoid scratching the floors. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 Like the latest iPhone 16 version, the Clicks for Android case comes equipped with contoured, tactile keys that are backlit, brushed metal side keys, and a microfiber interior. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025 The range offers features that help reduce energy consumption by up to 70 percent and decrease the amount of harmful plastic microfibers clothes shed by up to 54 percent. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

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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 13 Mar. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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