fabrication

noun

fab·​ri·​ca·​tion ˌfa-bri-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce fabrication (audio)
1
: the act or process of fabricating
2
: a product of fabrication
especially : lie, falsehood

Examples of fabrication in a Sentence

her claim that she had been a nurse during the war proved to be a total fabrication the notion that the Colossus of Rhodes could straddle the harbor was a fabrication of medieval writers
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A lot of things people say about him are movie fabrications. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025 Here, find a 400 thread count designed for a sturdy, breathable fabrication that only feels better wash after wash. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025 Production and fabrication of extra-large glass panels rely on specialized equipment and occur only at a limited number of plants in the world, meaning transportation increases the carbon footprint. Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025 Regarding transparency and messaging to consumers, starting with spring 2026 each garment will feature a QR code that customers can scan to see its fabrication, origin, manufacturing details, sustainable certifications and details about the artisans that crafted the piece. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fabrication

Word History

Etymology

Middle English fabricacionne, borrowed from Latin fabricātiōn-, fabricātiō, from fabricāre, fabricārī "to fashion, shape, construct" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at fabricate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fabrication was in the 15th century

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“Fabrication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fabrication. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

fabrication

noun
fab·​ri·​ca·​tion ˌfab-ri-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce fabrication (audio)

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