fabric

noun

ˈfa-brik How to pronounce fabric (audio)
Definition of fabricnext
1
as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

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2
as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives

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Recent Examples of fabric Wearing a pair of shorts made with breathable and sweat-wicking fabric can minimize this discomfort and ward off chafing. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 These wide-leg pants are a comfortable day-to-night option, thanks to their elastic pull-on waistband, wrinkle-resistant fabric, and trendy silhouette. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 The lightweight formula foams up in about 30 seconds, creating a layer of tiny bubbles that gradually collapse and sink into skin—no slippery fabric or rinse required. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 In a corner of the living room of her Sacramento home, Hannah Yan puts on a white lab coat and pulls a few swatches of fabric from a rack. — Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fabric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabric
  1. cloth
  2. structure
  3. textile
  4. architecture
  5. framework
Noun
  • She was cut from a singular cloth with an artistic vision as distinctive as that voice of hers, an instrument of pure emotion that could scarcely be more instantly identifiable as Dolly Parton.
    — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The very cloth masks that Fauci, Walensky, Murthy and Zients had worked tirelessly to promote to the American people.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cloth
Noun
  • Local officials said some structures have already burned in the blaze.
    — Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ask about the fee, set a payment structure, and clarify the boundary kindly.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • Santa Fe also offers endless shopping and right next door is Shiprock which is a good starting point, with their remarkable selection of native ceramics, jewelry, and textiles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Mississippi County officials are working to attract a yarn production facility and eventually a textile mill that would process local cotton into luxury bath towels.
    — Cristina LaRue, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of textile
Noun
  • The agreement addresses the architecture that determines how the product operates.
    — Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of architecture
Noun
  • The plan is to establish a framework for a site-specific maritime nuclear readiness study at the Port of Corpus Christi.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Yet despite the mounting evidence, pregnant women are still only inconsistently recognized as a clinically vulnerable group across public health guidance and government frameworks.
    — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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