poly·es·ter
ˈpä-lē-ˌe-stər 
ˌpä-lē-ˈe-
: any of a group of polymers that consist basically of repeated units of an ester and are used especially in making fibers or plastics
also
: a product (such as a fiber or fabric) composed of polyester
: characterized by inelegant or unsophisticated middle-class taste
polyester suburbs
polyester folks
Examples of polyester in a Sentence
Noun
The shirt is made of polyester.
The sheets are a cotton and polyester blend.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
Constructed from a lightweight polyester blend, the mini dress features a fun and flirty bubble skirt with thick spaghetti straps and a bow bodice detail.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
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Noun
These are available in curtain-like fabrics, like cotton, or polyester/cotton blends.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
Constructed from a lightweight polyester blend, the mini dress features a fun and flirty bubble skirt with thick spaghetti straps and a bow bodice detail.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for polyester
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“Polyester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyester. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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