rayon

noun

ray·​on ˈrā-ˌän 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The cropped tank and wide-leg pants, which are made of a linen and rayon blend, feel airy but still look put-together. —Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

Material When shopping for cool bedding, materials such as 100% cotton, linen, rayon and bamboo that are lightweight and breathable for summer are optimal. —Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026

Delicate cycles reduce the agitation on fabric, particularly with delicate wool and rayon pieces. —Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026

Fibers from clothing made with synthetic materials like nylon, polyester, acrylic, and rayon contain microplastics that pose health hazards to humans and wildlife. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

irregular from ray entry 2

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rayon

• layin
• himalayan
• malayan
• nuclein
• verstehen

Kids Definition

rayon

noun

ray·​on ˈrā-ˌän 

: a yarn, thread, or fabric made from fibers produced chemically from cellulose