1
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, bristles, or sheets and used especially in textiles and plastics
2
nylons plural
: stockings made of nylon
Examples of nylon in a Sentence
The rope is made of nylon.
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The fabric is a lightweight mix of nylon, viscose, and polyester that shouldn’t be put in the dryer.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
Forget nylon, lace, and mesh—this natural fiber is soft and moisture-wicking (a must for those of us who finish a workout or, hell, a short walk dripping in sweat everywhere).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
Choi’s whip was made of nylon, a common alternative to the traditional leather.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
The event welcomed Team USA athletes with a full collection of off-duty wear, gifted in an exclusive padded nylon travel bag.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 29 July 2024
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
Forget nylon, lace, and mesh—this natural fiber is soft and moisture-wicking (a must for those of us who finish a workout or, hell, a short walk dripping in sweat everywhere).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
Choi’s whip was made of nylon, a common alternative to the traditional leather.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
The event welcomed Team USA athletes with a full collection of off-duty wear, gifted in an exclusive padded nylon travel bag.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 29 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for nylon
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nylon
noun
ny·lon
ˈnī-ˌlän 
1
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic materials used especially in textiles and plastics
2
plural
: stockings made of nylon
nylon
adjective
Etymology
coined from meaningless word elements
Medical Definition
nylon
noun
ny·lon
ˈnī-ˌlän
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, bristles, or sheets
nylon sutures and prosthetic devices
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