plexiglass

noun

plex·​i·​glass ˈplek-si-ˌglas How to pronounce plexiglass (audio)
: a transparent acrylic plastic often used in place of glass

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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 The restaurant has temporary plexiglass in the spaces while replacements are ordered. Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 Ushers in standing collar jackets rushed silver trays stacked with cold bottles of Evian to hot attendees sitting under a plexiglass roof. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026 Art Sin Fin, a monumental two-volume publication from Taschen that weighs 26 pounds and arrives housed in a sculptural plexiglass case. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plexiglass

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Plexiglas

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plexiglass was in 1935

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“Plexiglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plexiglass. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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plexiglass

noun
plex·​i·​glass ˈplek-si-ˌglas How to pronounce plexiglass (audio)
: a transparent acrylic plastic often used in place of glass
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