Fibre

usgb/ˈfaɪbər/
noun

A thread or filament from which a fabric is made, like cotton or wool.

The shirt is made from cotton fibre.
Visual representation of "fibre" - A thread or filament from which a fabric is made, like cotton or wool.

Often appears as...

  • dietary fibre
  • fibre optics
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Natural versus Synthetic

Differentiate fibres from natural sources like cotton and synthetic ones like nylon in context.

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She prefers clothes made of natural fibre.
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Texture Connotation

Use 'fibre' to describe a texture that you can feel or see, such as the roughness of a textile.

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The fibre of this towel feels so soft.
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