microfiber

[ mahy-kroh-fahy-ber ]

/ ˈmaɪ kroʊˌfaɪ bər /

Save This Word!

noun

a very fine polyester fiber, weighing less than one denier per filament, used especially for clothing.

QUIZ

QUIZ YOURSELF ON "WAS" VS. "WERE"!

Were you ready for a quiz on this topic? Well, here it is! See how well you can differentiate between the uses of "was" vs. "were" in this quiz.

Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Origin of microfiber

First recorded in 1985–90

Each order arrives with two memory foam pillows, a microfiber sheet set, and a mattress protector.
Best memory foam mattress: Sleep better on one of these picks|PopSci Commerce Team|January 25, 2021|Popular-Science
Since they’re microfiber, they attract dust like a magnet, and leave mirrors streak-free.
7 gifts to take the stress out of stress-cleaning|Jessica Boddy|December 16, 2020|Popular-Science
If you wipe them down with a cleaning solution, consider switching to a dry microfiber cloth.
Why does the paint keep peeling on my bathroom vanity?|Jeanne Huber|November 23, 2020|Washington Post
Athey studies sources of microfibers as a graduate student in Canada at the University of Toronto in Ontario.
Washing your jeans too much might pose risks to the environment|Sharon Oosthoek|October 12, 2020|Science News For Students

Thickness can be a proxy for density, as Wang’s results with the microfiber shop cleaning cloth showed.
What You Need to Know About Wearing a Face Mask Outside|Joe Lindsey|September 30, 2020|Outside Online