fabric
noun
a cloth made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers.
fabrics
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pluralof fabric.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The snug yet stretchy fabrics of their leotards and tights allow artistic director Melissa Barak to observe the nuance in their movements as they perfect her new ballet, set to Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’s “Kauyumari.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
She said some designers are now innovating fabrics with zinc oxide to make the material feel cooler to the touch.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Avoid heavy bedding, thick duvets and tight synthetic fabrics that trap heat and moisture.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
In a separate interview with fashion website WWD, Pavlovsky denied any plans to expand Charvet beyond its single Paris store, where customers can pick from around 6,000 fabrics.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Two days later, when we were supposed to be picking out fabrics to dye, I was looking through a stack of dog books on her kitchen table.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
