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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After a dip in the pool or ocean, wet fabric can feel heavy and clingy, so materials like polyester, nylon, or lightweight cotton blends are ideal fabrics for drying fast and keeping you comfortable.
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Your top layer, meanwhile—usually a jacket—ought to have a windproof or waterproof shell, typically made out of tightly woven synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon, as well as a layer of insulation.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
On the outside, there’s a 20-denier nylon ripstop face fabric that’s tough enough to resist a tree branch but allows plenty of hot air to escape.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 10 Jan. 2025
They’re constructed from a super soft nylon and elastane blend and designed to form to the body for a seamless fit.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Your top layer, meanwhile—usually a jacket—ought to have a windproof or waterproof shell, typically made out of tightly woven synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon, as well as a layer of insulation.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
On the outside, there’s a 20-denier nylon ripstop face fabric that’s tough enough to resist a tree branch but allows plenty of hot air to escape.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 10 Jan. 2025
They’re constructed from a super soft nylon and elastane blend and designed to form to the body for a seamless fit.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Nylon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nylon. Accessed 21 Jan. 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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