fibre
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fibre, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thin, thread-like strand of material, often twisted together with others to make thread or cloth.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From French fibre, ultimately from Latin fibra.
Full origin of fibre →Frequently asked questions
What does “fibre” mean?
The word “fibre” means a thin, thread-like strand of material, often twisted together with others to make thread or cloth. In plain terms, a thread-like strand of material, dietary roughage, or figurative moral strength — the British spelling of "fiber.".
How do you pronounce “fibre”?
“Fibre” is pronounced FEYE-buh (/ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “fibre” in a sentence?
Here is “fibre” used in a sentence: “The jacket is woven from a synthetic fibre.”
What part of speech is “fibre”?
“Fibre” is a noun.
Where does the word “fibre” come from?
The word “fibre” comes from Latin. From French fibre, ultimately from Latin fibra.
Is “fibre” a common word?
“Fibre” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “fibre” have?
“Fibre” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin, thread-like strand of material, often twisted together with others to make thread or cloth.
What is the difference between fibre and fiber?
Fibre and fiber refer to the same word and meanings; fibre is the standard spelling in British English, while fiber is the standard American English spelling. Both cover the thread-like strand sense, the dietary sense, and the moral-strength sense.
What is the difference between dietary fibre and thread fibre?
Dietary fibre refers to the indigestible part of plant food that aids digestion, found in foods like vegetables and whole grains. Thread or textile fibre refers to a thin, thread-like strand of material twisted together with others to make thread or cloth, an unrelated physical sense of the word.
What does it mean to say someone has moral fibre?
Having moral fibre means possessing inner strength or moral resolve, especially the ability to stay firm and principled under pressure. This figurative sense extends from the idea of fibres giving physical material its strength and cohesion.