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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Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
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The button-down top and matching pants are made with a blend of rayon and Tencel fabric that this shopping writer can also attest to feeling incredibly soft.
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It’s made with a cooling blend of cotton and rayon derived from bamboo, which is both moisture-wicking and incredibly lightweight.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
Take your pick from among cotton, bamboo rayon, or Tempur-Pedic’s signature cooling Pro-Air fabric—all are 25% off ahead of Black Friday.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
The button-down top and matching pants are made with a blend of rayon and Tencel fabric that this shopping writer can also attest to feeling incredibly soft.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
It’s made with a cooling blend of cotton and rayon derived from bamboo, which is both moisture-wicking and incredibly lightweight.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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