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plexiglass
noun
plex·i·glass
ˈplek-si-ˌglas
: a transparent acrylic plastic often used in place of glass
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There are plenty of examples along Route 66 of people putting history behind plexiglass and charging tourists for the opportunity to gawk.
—Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Beyond this opening, Arlo regularly showcases over 250 pieces of art, such as the serene plexiglass mural by Ari Robinson on the yoga deck and the phygital 3D elevator designs by Brooke Einbender.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Martin stole the slippers one August night in 2005 by breaking a hole in a museum window and then breaking the plexiglass behind which the slippers were displayed.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
Displayed on a mannequin, the dress is surrounded by additional tidbits communicated on the plexiglass that surrounds the garment.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
alteration of Plexiglas
First Known Use
1935, in the meaning defined above
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“Plexiglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plexiglass. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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plexiglass
noun
plex·i·glass
ˈplek-si-ˌglas
: a transparent acrylic plastic often used in place of glass
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