microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər 

: a fine usually soft polyester fiber

also : a fabric made from such fibers

Examples of microfiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hotels turn to down-alternative fills like microfiber for similar plushness without the feathers. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

The mattress is topped with a microfiber cover for soft, smooth comfort. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Indeed, the silhouette is reworked in off-white wool felt with a soft microfiber lining and finished with a custom crescent moon buckle in antique dark copper. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Spray the window with the solution and squeegee the window from top to bottom, then wipe around the edges of the window with a lint-free microfiber cloth. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microfiber

• cyber
• fiber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber

Kids Definition

microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fiber

ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər

: a thin soft polyester fiber