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 polyester, rayon, and spandex blend is lightweight, and the side hems have a slight split, making this ideal for indoor activities or warmer weather.
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Outside of its stretchy rayon material, the dress has a strapless design, elastic waist, and ruffled lace trim skirt for extra style points.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
The latter is especially true given the fact that the polyester, rayon, and spandex blend is lightweight and wrinkle-resistant.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
That’s why the A New Day pants’ blended rayon and linen canvas caught my attention.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Outside of its stretchy rayon material, the dress has a strapless design, elastic waist, and ruffled lace trim skirt for extra style points.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
The latter is especially true given the fact that the polyester, rayon, and spandex blend is lightweight and wrinkle-resistant.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
That’s why the A New Day pants’ blended rayon and linen canvas caught my attention.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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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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