fabs

/fæbz/
noun
  1. Short for 'fabrications' (manufacturing facilities, especially for semiconductors).
    • Semiconductor fabs require extremely clean environments.
    • The chip shortage led to increased investment in fabs.
    • The company is building new fabs in Arizona.
  2. Informal short form of 'fabrics' or 'fabulous things' (less common).
    • The store sells all kinds of fabs and trims.
    • He collects vintage fabs from the 1960s.
    • She bought some nice fabs for her sewing project.