1
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, bristles, or sheets and used especially in textiles and plastics
2
nylons plural
: stockings made of nylon
Examples of nylon in a Sentence
The rope is made of nylon.
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Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The high-strength nylon exterior is impressively durable, and the water-repellent coating holds up against rain, spills, and everyday wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The Bose SoundLink Plus delivers bold, resonant audio with booming bass packed into a highly portable design featuring a durable nylon carrying loop.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
Womenswear pieces feature technical nylon, pastel velvet corduroy and summer tweed.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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“Nylon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nylon. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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nylon
noun
ny·lon
ˈnī-ˌlän 
1
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic materials used especially in textiles and plastics
2
plural
: stockings made of nylon
nylon
adjective
Etymology
coined from meaningless word elements
Medical Definition
nylon
noun
ny·lon
ˈnī-ˌlän
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, bristles, or sheets
nylon sutures and prosthetic devices
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