fibers
Translation
fibres
Examples
Cotton fibers are soft and absorbent.
Cotton fibres are soft and absorbent.
Optical fibers transmit data as light.
Optical fibres transmit data as light.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) multiple threads of a substance This fabric is made of synthetic fibres.
Similar Words
Synonyms: threads, strands, filaments; Antonyms: none
Etymology
The plural form of 'fiber'. Note the US spelling is 'fibers', while the UK spelling is 'fibres'.
Memory Tips
Simply the plural of 'fiber'. Use it when talking about more than one strand, like in a rope or a piece of cloth.