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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The nylon-spandex pants are boot cut with a subtle side pocket.
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The Freewheel is a light (less than 16 ounces) and breathable soft-shell outer layer made from a mix of spandex and recycled nylon to give the jacket unbelievable stretch.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The nylon-spandex pants are boot cut with a subtle side pocket.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The Freewheel is a light (less than 16 ounces) and breathable soft-shell outer layer made from a mix of spandex and recycled nylon to give the jacket unbelievable stretch.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
They are made with a durable nylon and spandex blend that repels water and stretches two ways.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Nylon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nylon. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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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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