fabric

/ˈfæb.rɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a material made from natural or synthetic fibers, used for making clothing, upholstery, etc.

“She bought a beautiful fabric for her new dress.”

2. noun

something imagined or created in the mind

“The plot of the story was a complex fabric of deceit and betrayal.”

3. verb

to make or shape something into a fabric

“The weaver fabricates the wool into a beautiful rug.”

4. verb

to create or invent something, especially a story or a fact

“The politician fabricated a lie to deceive the public.”

Synonyms

  • cloth
  • material
  • textile

Antonyms

  • fact
  • truth