1
: any of a group of smooth textile fibers made from regenerated cellulose by extrusion through minute holes
2
: a rayon yarn, thread, or fabric
Examples of rayon in a Sentence
The shirt is made of rayon.
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Cotton adds lightness and softness to the mix, while semi-synthetic rayon gives the material an effortless drape.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Both pieces are made from a rayon-spandex blend that’s lightweight and breathable enough for warm weather.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Speaking of fabric, the material is a blend of polyester, rayon, and elastane, which gives it a breezy and oh-so buttery-soft feel.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The ponte fabric—a blend of rayon, nylon, and spandex—is designed to resist wrinkling and pilling.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Both pieces are made from a rayon-spandex blend that’s lightweight and breathable enough for warm weather.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Speaking of fabric, the material is a blend of polyester, rayon, and elastane, which gives it a breezy and oh-so buttery-soft feel.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The ponte fabric—a blend of rayon, nylon, and spandex—is designed to resist wrinkling and pilling.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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rayon
noun
ray·on
ˈrā-ˌän 
: a yarn, thread, or fabric made from fibers produced chemically from cellulose
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