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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Athletes usually took the court in sweat-wicking nylon looks that were usually white or light in color.
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Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
In most cases these are blends, with some nylon as well.
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It’s made of a super-soft viscose/nylon/polyester blend and is machine-washable.
—Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Prada’s ultralight take on the trend, crafted with recycled nylon, is made more interesting by its purposefully distressed suede trim and its rich blue hue.
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Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
In most cases these are blends, with some nylon as well.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
It’s made of a super-soft viscose/nylon/polyester blend and is machine-washable.
—Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Prada’s ultralight take on the trend, crafted with recycled nylon, is made more interesting by its purposefully distressed suede trim and its rich blue hue.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nylon
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“Nylon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nylon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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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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