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 neoprene fabric helps the capris maintain their shape while the smoothing waistband provides mild tummy control. —Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026

An armed intruder stood on Guthrie’s doorstep in the dead of night, wearing a balaclava, a bulky backpack, and what appeared to be black neoprene gloves. —Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026

This could be anything from a sticker or patch to a ribbon—or something that does double duty, such as these brightly colored neoprene handle wraps. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026

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

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)