How to Use nylon in a Sentence

nylon

noun
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  • The nylon buffered the cool desert breeze and my down bag was cozy and warm.
    — Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2023
  • The heel and toes are reinforced with nylon to extend the life of the socks.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • One by one, the players climbed the ladder and snipped a piece of nylon.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Scrub with a nylon-bristle brush in the direction of the boards.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
  • To help keep you cool, there are breathable mesh screens on the sides of the hat, and the hat is made from lightweight nylon.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • At night the flies sounded like rain on our two nylon tents.
    — Tom Hinman, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024
  • The Row sheer sock nylon flats Vogue Shopping The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024
  • It’s made from a blend of silky nylon, stretchy spandex, and breathable polyester, which gives it a soft-to-the-touch feel.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • This all-in-one set includes a net, four rackets, and two nylon birdies.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Think of the pins as marionettes with nylon cords attached to their heads.
    — David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Now, the only fluttering is the sound of nylon tent flaps.
    — Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 June 2024
  • It is made only of nylon, which is durable and quick drying.
    — Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • For a grill brush that won’t damage your grill, nylon is a great option.
    — Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Many of the victims were found dead days later, with nylon stockings or the belts of bathrobes tied around their necks in a bow.
    — Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Keep in mind that flexible nylon belts may fray faster and not last as long as a leather belt.
    — Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Made from 100% nylon, the inside is lined to ensure comfort (and warmth) with wear.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, wsj.com, 20 Oct. 2023
  • This lighter take on the garment, made of thinner ribbed nylon, may be a good option.
    — Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • It is made with nylon and elastane, which are stretchy and breathable.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The small but mighty purse is made from durable nylon and is big enough to hold your phone, passport, cards, boarding pass, and more.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 18 July 2023
  • To build a car this fine and install carpeting that has enough nylon in it to cause a sparkle would not have been our way.
    — William Jeanes, Car and Driver, 30 June 2023
  • Barbara Stein: There was no Gore Tex back then and no nylon and polypropylene.
    — Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 4 Jan. 2024
  • It’s made of nylon with gold metal hardware and comes in 14 fun colors.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The thong is seamless and made from a soft, comfortable blend of nylon for the body and cotton/spandex for the gusset.
    — Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024
  • They’re durably made, with a mix of tough nylon and suede, and have a Gore-Tex liner that keeps feet dry on creek crossings or hiking in the rain.
    — Ebony Roberts, wsj.com, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The bags are made from 100 percent nylon, a material that is both soft and smooth.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024
  • The jacket is made of 600D nylon with large mesh panels for ventilation at the chest, back, and under the arms.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The high-density nylon is super durable and the wheels roll smoothly across all types of surfaces.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2023
  • Made of lightweight nylon spandex, this suit is soft but durable and fully lined.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024
  • It is made from a nylon and spandex mix, is machine washable, and has side panels that help keep you smooth.
    — Jennifer Maldonado, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
  • Wear moisture-wicking socks from fabrics like nylon, merino wool, or polyester, which can transfer moisture away from your skin.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024

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