neoprene
noun
neo·prene
ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn 
: a synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of chloroprene, characterized by superior resistance (as to oils), and used especially for special-purpose clothing (such as gloves and wet suits)
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Consider bringing neoprene socks to protect your feet.
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Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The Brew Buddy crossbody bottle holder is made of insulating neoprene to keep your drink colder for longer.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The pouches, widely used in many schools, are like neoprene sleeves that lock and unlock only with very strong magnets.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
The neoprene fabric helps the capris maintain their shape while the smoothing waistband provides mild tummy control.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
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Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The Brew Buddy crossbody bottle holder is made of insulating neoprene to keep your drink colder for longer.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The pouches, widely used in many schools, are like neoprene sleeves that lock and unlock only with very strong magnets.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
The neoprene fabric helps the capris maintain their shape while the smoothing waistband provides mild tummy control.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
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neoprene
noun
neo·prene
ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn
: a synthetic rubber used in numerous products (as wet suits, mouse pads, and flexible pipes)
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