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

Instead of a neoprene sleeve, MSR added a cork wrap to insulate the pot and keep your hands safe. —Graham Averill, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025

Designers used elastic neoprene for comfort and rigid plastic guides to keep threads in place. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025

Made to fit all 12-ounce standard US glass bottles (including soda bottles), this cooler protects the bottle while also keeping it 20 times colder than the average neoprene can cooler. —L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025

The bite-resistant materials incorporated into wetsuits can reduce the damage from great white and tiger sharks up to about 6 feet long compared to a standard neoprene wetsuit, even on moderate and severe bites. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025

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)