fiberglass
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Silica based glass extruded into fibers that have a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fyberglasSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfaɪbɚɡlæs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
American spelling
Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.
verb
American spelling
To apply fibreglass to.
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This meaning: (American spelling) Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.
Used this way, fiberglass is a word tied to one variety of English that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. Most speakers understand it but seldom reach for it.
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- Moderate
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- Matter-of-fact
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- Uncommon in everyday speech
Usage note
Mainly used in American English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.
Nearby words
- fibreglass , rarer, so it draws attention
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- “The boat's hull is made from strong, lightweight fiberglass.”noun
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Sense: silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width
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