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 wool, polyester, acrylic, and nylon blend feels plush and soft without the annoying itch of similar fabrics and is the ideal weight.
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On sale for $13, this passport wallet is made of durable ripstop nylon, has built-in RFID-blocking layers to prevent e-theft, and has an adjustable strap that can be worn around your neck or crossbody for hands-free carrying.
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Most of them are derived from fossil-fuel materials such as polyester and nylon.
—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2025
The wool, polyester, acrylic, and nylon blend feels plush and soft without the annoying itch of similar fabrics and is the ideal weight.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
On sale for $13, this passport wallet is made of durable ripstop nylon, has built-in RFID-blocking layers to prevent e-theft, and has an adjustable strap that can be worn around your neck or crossbody for hands-free carrying.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Most of them are derived from fossil-fuel materials such as polyester and nylon.
—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Nylon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nylon. Accessed 2 Apr. 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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