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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It’s made of a breathable cotton and rayon fabric, featuring a button-front design that allows for a seamless transition from day to night.
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Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
Like Holston, Tennessee Eastman, Agfa Wolfen, and Kodak Park, Union Minière was industry on a massive scale, dealing in metals and minerals instead of explosives, chemicals, rayon, or film.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
The claim to fame of this cotton, rayon, polyester and spandex blend was its ability to stretch and recover while also offering comfort and a soft hand — attributes that were novel at the time.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025
In one embodiment, the fabric features an absorbent layer—cotton, rayon, a combination of the two—disposed between the first and second layers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
Like Holston, Tennessee Eastman, Agfa Wolfen, and Kodak Park, Union Minière was industry on a massive scale, dealing in metals and minerals instead of explosives, chemicals, rayon, or film.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
The claim to fame of this cotton, rayon, polyester and spandex blend was its ability to stretch and recover while also offering comfort and a soft hand — attributes that were novel at the time.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025
In one embodiment, the fabric features an absorbent layer—cotton, rayon, a combination of the two—disposed between the first and second layers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rayon
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 10 Sep. 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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