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

The inner layer of his piece is a skintight runners set made of neoprene and lycra and finished with reflective orange lining. —Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

The magnetic closure keeps your products secure while the case’s neoprene material is both sleek and durable. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

Made with durable, insulating neoprene, it’s designed to be your ride-or-die throughout your baby’s younger years. —Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026

California is also home to the Surfers’ Hall of Fame, Surfing Walk of Fame, the International Surfing Museum, and the California Surf Museum, as well as the birthplace of the commercial surfboard industry and neoprene wetsuits. —Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 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
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between
• bromine

Kids Definition

neoprene

noun

neo·​prene ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn 

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