1. cloth or textile materials made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers
Usage: plural of fabric
2. the basic structures or frameworks of buildings or organizations
Usage: figurative use; plural of fabric

Examples

• The store sells various fabrics including cotton, silk, and wool.
• She chose colorful fabrics for her quilting project.
• Natural fabrics are often more breathable than synthetic ones.
• The designer mixed different fabrics to create texture in the dress.
• The war damaged the social fabrics of many communities.
• These policies threaten the fabrics of our democratic institutions.