plexiglass
noun
plex·i·glass
ˈplek-si-ˌglas 
: a transparent acrylic plastic often used in place of glass
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During their runs, some team members donned white, protective suits amid the hazy dust clouds kicked up within the plexiglass competition enclosure, outfitted with massive air filters and shop-vacs to clean off the equipment.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2026
Instead of a standard stiletto or a fully clear block heel, the sandal had a black patent frame around a transparent plexiglass wedge, leaving a large cutout effect through the heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
But by December, as the holidays approached, the Clarks welcomed shoppers who, despite the rules requiring masks, gloves, social distancing and a plexiglass cover at the register up front, happily chose food and gifts to bring home.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2026
Instead of a standard stiletto or a fully clear block heel, the sandal had a black patent frame around a transparent plexiglass wedge, leaving a large cutout effect through the heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
But by December, as the holidays approached, the Clarks welcomed shoppers who, despite the rules requiring masks, gloves, social distancing and a plexiglass cover at the register up front, happily chose food and gifts to bring home.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Plexiglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plexiglass. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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plexiglass
noun
plex·i·glass
ˈplek-si-ˌglas
: a transparent acrylic plastic often used in place of glass
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