English · Word Candidate

fabric

/ˈfæb.ɹɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: fabrics · fabricking · fabricked

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The physical material of a building.

Noun

Examples

This church dates back to the 11th century, though the great majority of its fabric is fifteenth century or later.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The framework underlying a structure.

Noun

Examples

the fabric of our lives

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To cover with fabric.

Verb

Examples

Fabricking and Carpeting a Room. If your ballroom's walls are in need of a paint job, or the space feels cavernous, or your tent is just looking too bare, you can have the ceiling and walls draped with fabric to create an intimate enclave.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fabric” mean?

The physical material of a building.

Is “fabric” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.