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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Apply a small amount of shaving cream to a microfiber cloth and rub it onto the stain. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025 First, microfiber cloths are non-abrasive, trap dust, and are much more eco-friendly than paper towels. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025 Back in Maumee, Ohio, Mark Jones, after inspecting the sword and before sliding it back into its scabbard, had picked up a microfiber cloth and carefully wiped the blade. Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 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 22 Mar. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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