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)
Examples of neoprene in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Lively looked chic while posing for photos in a floral pattern neoprene jacket and flared pants from the designer’s Spring-Summer 2023/24 Ready-to-Wear Collection.
—
Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
The neoprene pressure bladders that kept astronauts' bodies from exploding in the vacuum of space began crumbling years ago, releasing acidic gases.
—Sarah Everts, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2016
They are made of stretchy neoprene material that looks and goes on like a sock and has a nonslip sole.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 May 2024
It's made with water-resistant neoprene material and features a removable air mesh zip-top pouch.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for neoprene 
Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
The neoprene pressure bladders that kept astronauts' bodies from exploding in the vacuum of space began crumbling years ago, releasing acidic gases.
—Sarah Everts, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2016
They are made of stretchy neoprene material that looks and goes on like a sock and has a nonslip sole.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 May 2024
It's made with water-resistant neoprene material and features a removable air mesh zip-top pouch.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for neoprene
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'neoprene.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near neoprene
Cite this Entry
“Neoprene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoprene. Accessed 20 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
neoprene
noun
neo·prene
ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn
: a synthetic rubber used in numerous products (as wet suits, mouse pads, and flexible pipes)
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share