fabric

Pronunciation

/ˈfæbrɪk/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• A cloth material made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers, typically from wool, cotton, silk, or synthetic yarns: “The dress was made from a beautiful floral fabric.”
• The underlying structure or framework of something, often metaphorically: “The fabric of society.”
• An intricate network or system formed by interconnected parts: “A fabric of lies.”

Example Sentences:

• The decorator chose a rich velvet fabric for the curtains.
• His actions threatened to tear apart the very fabric of our community.

Verb (v)

• To create or manufacture (something) by weaving, knitting, or sewing: “She fabricates intricate tapestries.”
• (figuratively) To make up, construct, or invent, often with deceptive intent: “They fabricated a story to cover their mistake.”

Example Sentence:

• The artisan fabrics new designs inspired by nature.

Phrases

• “The fabric of life”: Refers to the interconnected elements that make up existence or society.
• “Off the fabric”: A phrase indicating something that’s not genuine or original; derived or copied.

Synonyms

• Material
• Textile
• Cloth
• Substance
• Weave
• Framework
• Structure
• Network
• Manufacture
• Construct
• Invent (when used as a verb)