B2noun 1K

Fabric

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfæbrɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfæbrɪk/"]/

Meaning of Fabric

material made by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, curtains, etc. and for covering furniture

In simple words: A material made from weaving threads together, used to make clothes and other items.

Fabric in a sentence

• They sell a wide variety of printed cotton fabric.
• furnishing fabrics
• The fabric is woven on these machines.
• fabric swatches of the different types of mattress covering
• rich fabric wall coverings
• a trend which threatens the very **fabric of society**
• The government's policies have destroyed the social fabric.
• the basic fabric of family life
• The city retains much of its historic fabric.

How to use Fabric

Use 'fabric' in discussions about textiles or clothing. It's neutral and suitable for both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in slang or vulgar contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'fabric' as a 'fabrics care book' – it helps you remember what it's made of!

Related words

Collocations with Fabric

• beautiful
• luxurious
• rich
• length
• piece
• strip
• make
• produce
• weave
• conditioner
• softener
• swatch
• basic
• economic
• moral
• destroy
• threaten
• the very fabric of something
• the whole fabric of something
• basic
• economic
• moral
• destroy
• threaten
• the very fabric of something
• the whole fabric of something

Synonyms for Fabric

• textile
• material
• cloth
• stuff

Opposites of Fabric

• void
• emptiness

Common mistakes with Fabric

• Confused with 'fabricate' — they have different meanings.
• Using as a verb when it should be a noun.
• Omitting 'the' when talking about specific fabrics.

Frequently asked questions about Fabric

What does Fabric mean?

A material made from weaving threads together, used to make clothes and other items.

What is the definition of Fabric?

material made by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, curtains, etc. and for covering furniture

How do you use Fabric in a sentence?

They sell a wide variety of printed cotton fabric.

Can you give another example of Fabric?

furnishing fabrics

What are synonyms for Fabric?

Common alternatives include textile, material, cloth, stuff.

What is the opposite of Fabric?

Opposite meanings include void, emptiness.

What words go with Fabric?

It commonly pairs with beautiful, luxurious, rich, length, piece, strip, make, produce, weave, conditioner, softener, swatch, basic, economic, moral, destroy, threaten, the very fabric of something, the whole fabric of something, basic, economic, moral, destroy, threaten, the very fabric of something, the whole fabric of something.

What are common mistakes when using Fabric?

Confused with 'fabricate' — they have different meanings. Using as a verb when it should be a noun. Omitting 'the' when talking about specific fabrics.

How do you pronounce Fabric?

US: /["/ˈfæbrɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfæbrɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fabric?

Use 'fabric' in discussions about textiles or clothing. It's neutral and suitable for both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in slang or vulgar contexts.

What CEFR level is Fabric?

"Fabric" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.