fabric
fab-ric · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
Cloth or other material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
- 2.
The underlying structure or framework of something.
- 3.
The walls, floor, and roof of a building.
Forms
plural: fabrics
Phrases & expressions
- •the fabric of society — the fundamental structure of social relationships and institutions
- •fabric softener — a product used to make clothes feel softer after washing
Related words
Etymology
From Latin fabrica meaning "workshop, art, trade, product of art, structure," from faber meaning "artisan, workman." Entered English via Middle French fabrique in the 15th century.