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

Wear shoes made of rubber and neoprene, which provide better traction than those with plastic and leather soles. —Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026

Waist trainers are often made with hard materials, while belly wraps are made with softer, lightweight fabrics, such as neoprene and viscose. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026

The 40 Below’s Insulated Food Bag is a neoprene pouch that helps the cook-in bags, which are insulated with much milder climates and shorter cooking times in mind, retain heat while your chili mac rehydrates. —Outside, 23 Jan. 2026

Quarterback Matthew Stafford donned his neoprene undergarment. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

neo- + -prene (in chloroprene, isoprene)

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neoprene

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• amine
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between

Kids Definition

neoprene

noun

neo·​prene ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn 

: a synthetic rubber used in numerous products (as wet suits, mouse pads, and flexible pipes)