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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This Away option is thoughtfully designed, with durable nylon, an adjustable strap, and a zippered internal pocket.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
This shirt is 87 percent merino wool and 13 percent nylon, which gives it a bit of extra stretch.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Think of it as the Kentucky Derby, but with more nylon and fewer horses.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Synthetic polyamide is commonly known as nylon, often used in textiles, plastics and automotive parts.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
This shirt is 87 percent merino wool and 13 percent nylon, which gives it a bit of extra stretch.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Think of it as the Kentucky Derby, but with more nylon and fewer horses.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Synthetic polyamide is commonly known as nylon, often used in textiles, plastics and automotive parts.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for nylon
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“Nylon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nylon. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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