fibre
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: fibres
Sense 1
A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread.
Noun
Examples
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
Material in the form of fibres.
Noun
Examples
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 “fibre” mean?
A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread.
Is “fibre” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.