fiber
noun
a fine, threadlike piece, as of cotton, jute, or asbestos.
fibers
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pluralof fiber.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The changes were especially pronounced around the large nerve fibers that remained.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Individuals who had experienced greater cognitive decline tended to have fewer large nerve fibers, along with an abnormal buildup of unhealthy myelin.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Others reveal unexpected relationships between groups of nerve cell bodies and distant regions connected by their fibers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Interest in natural fibers such as cotton and wool is rising as people seek clothing that’s safe and sustainable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He made a hammock of grass fibers and swung himself in it by pulling on a rope, swaying from side to side like seaweed on the rolling sea, full of vacant wonder.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
