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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Speaking of fabric, the material is a blend of polyester, rayon, and elastane, which gives it a breezy and oh-so buttery-soft feel.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Most shoppers consider cotton (85 percent) and other natural fibers (75 percent) to be safe for the environment, while fewer than half believe manmade fibers, including rayon (43 percent), polyester (43 percent), nylon (43 percent), and Tencel (42 percent) are environmentally safe.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Do not use rubbing alcohol on certain fabrics, including leather, rayon, silk, and wool.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Most shoppers consider cotton (85 percent) and other natural fibers (75 percent) to be safe for the environment, while fewer than half believe manmade fibers, including rayon (43 percent), polyester (43 percent), nylon (43 percent), and Tencel (42 percent) are environmentally safe.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Do not use rubbing alcohol on certain fabrics, including leather, rayon, silk, and wool.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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
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 1 May. 2026.
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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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