Examples of fibrous in a Sentence
He had surgery to remove fibrous scar tissue in his knee.
thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb
Recent Examples on the Web
Somehow, someway, kids always end up figuring out there's a green fibrous plant hiding underneath.
—
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Chitin is a fibrous material that is the second most abundant polymer — after cellulose — on earth.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
Instead, these fibrous foods move through your digestive system, encouraging gastric emptying and reducing constipation.4
3.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Both experts say that eating fibrous foods—such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans—are far superior sources of prebiotics than these drinks.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fibrous
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Chitin is a fibrous material that is the second most abundant polymer — after cellulose — on earth.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
Instead, these fibrous foods move through your digestive system, encouraging gastric emptying and reducing constipation.4
3.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Both experts say that eating fibrous foods—such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans—are far superior sources of prebiotics than these drinks.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fibrous
Cite this Entry
“Fibrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrous. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
fibrous
adjective
fi·brous
ˈfī-brəs 
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share