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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Finish with a dry microfiber cloth to buff away any streaks and wetness. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025 Go a step further and complete the look with this matching microfiber plush robe from Ralph Lauren. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025 Also, don’t forget to stock up on cleaning tools, like microfiber clothes, sponges, spray bottles and gloves. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 My loan unit was the Terracotta Brown and the speakers look superb wrapped in microfiber material that fits easily into almost any décor. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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