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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Next, brush the surfaces with a non-abrasive scrub brush or a microfiber cloth, focusing on edges and grout lines, Williams says. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026 Take a dry microfiber cloth and use it to clean the surface of the earbuds and their case. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 Add a little luxury to your bathroom with this plush microfiber bath rug that feels like a soft, fluffy marshmallow. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 For instance, studies have found a single load of laundry can wash 700,000 tendrils of microplastics known as microfibers into sewers. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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microfiber

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

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