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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Dip a microfiber cloth in your soapy water, squeeze out the excess, and then swipe in the direction of the surface’s grain. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025 Use a squeegee and clean microfiber cloth for streak-free shine instead. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025 To improve your home air quality, Graham recommends mixing ten parts white vinegar with 1 part tea tree oil and soaking a thin microfiber cloth. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025 Go a step further and grab him this matching microfiber plush robe from Ralph Lauren. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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microfiber

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

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