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
For one, faux furs are hardly a great material for the planet; many are made from polyester or acrylic fibers that do not biodegrade over time.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
The tire is not made of rubber, but a polyester resin and fiberglass.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
With short sleeves and an above-the-knee length, the polyester and rayon dress will keep you cool even on hot summer afternoons.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The 100% polyester is buttery, soft, durable and easy to clean.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
The agreement, worth $600 million over seven years, intends to cover a significant share of H&M’s long-term need for recycled polyester, Syre Chief Executive Officer Dennis Nobelius said in March.
—Clara Hernanz Lizarraga, Fortune Europe, 12 Apr. 2024
Made of polyester and nylon, these cloths are super soft and absorbent and therefore equipped for cleaning both large and small messes.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Start with polyester thermal underwear for the base layer.
—Deb Acord, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2019
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
For one, faux furs are hardly a great material for the planet; many are made from polyester or acrylic fibers that do not biodegrade over time.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
The tire is not made of rubber, but a polyester resin and fiberglass.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
With short sleeves and an above-the-knee length, the polyester and rayon dress will keep you cool even on hot summer afternoons.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The 100% polyester is buttery, soft, durable and easy to clean.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
The agreement, worth $600 million over seven years, intends to cover a significant share of H&M’s long-term need for recycled polyester, Syre Chief Executive Officer Dennis Nobelius said in March.
—Clara Hernanz Lizarraga, Fortune Europe, 12 Apr. 2024
Made of polyester and nylon, these cloths are super soft and absorbent and therefore equipped for cleaning both large and small messes.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Get a cap and gown for a cool photo op
No graduation day is complete without a photo shoot in a tasseled cap and hot, sweaty, polyester robe, right?
—Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Start with polyester thermal underwear for the base layer.
—Deb Acord, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2019
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“Polyester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyester. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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