neoprene

noun

neo·​prene ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn How to pronounce neoprene (audio)
: 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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The stretchable neoprene band wraps around both upper arms in front of the chest. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2025 Terry also suggests placing your medication bottles or pill boxes inside a neoprene medication bag or pouch. Seraphina Seow, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2025 Wet-heat gloves: Wet-heat grilling gloves are usually made from food-grade silicone or neoprene. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025 Students have already found ways to get around cellphone bans at Los Angeles public schools The bans, which went into effect mid-February at hundreds of L.A. Unified schools, have been partly enforced by having students stow their cellphones in a locking neoprene pouch. Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neoprene

Word History

Etymology

neo- + -prene (in chloroprene, isoprene)

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neoprene was in 1937

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“Neoprene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoprene. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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neoprene

noun
neo·​prene ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn How to pronounce neoprene (audio)
: a synthetic rubber used in numerous products (as wet suits, mouse pads, and flexible pipes)

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