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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Routine Maintenance Tips Daily Wipe down cabinet doors with a damp microfiber cloth to remove grease after cooking, and wipe down with a dry soft cloth regularly to keep dust or particles that may have landed on them. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 The glasses come with a special case inspired by the series along with a pouch for the glasses and a microfiber cloth with similar touches. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025 Wipe Down Your Sofa Frequently If time allows, daily lint rolling or wiping down your sofa with a damp microfiber cloth can help grab hair and debris. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025 If that’s the case, then do nothing except perhaps give it a light dusting every now and then with a microfiber cloth. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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