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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The breathable pants are made with a cooling design, including a blend of linen and rayon materials, flowy legs, and a capri cut that hits above your ankle.
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Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
There are also new material options, including open-pore Grey Stained Ash wood and a new rayon fabric called Duality Twill that’s made from bamboo.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
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Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
There are also new material options, including open-pore Grey Stained Ash wood and a new rayon fabric called Duality Twill that’s made from bamboo.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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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