plexiglass

noun

plex·​i·​glass ˈplek-si-ˌglas How to pronounce plexiglass (audio)
: a transparent acrylic plastic often used in place of glass

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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 At first the 15-foot by 4-foot plexiglass case looks like a massive piece of art — an abstract of a river delta or the veins of a leaf. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plexiglass 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Plexiglas

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plexiglass was in 1935

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“Plexiglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plexiglass. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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plexiglass

noun
plex·​i·​glass ˈplek-si-ˌglas How to pronounce plexiglass (audio)
: a transparent acrylic plastic often used in place of glass
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