polypropylene

noun

poly·​pro·​pyl·​ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn 

: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene

Examples of polypropylene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fabric types that have effective moisture-wicking properties include polyester, polypropylene and nylon. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Its price point, however, reflects its use of synthetic fibers—polypropylene, to be exact. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Unifi specializes in recycled polyester yarn under the Repreve brand, Avgol makes nonwoven polypropylene fiber. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Choose ones made from BPA-free, odorless, and chemically inert polypropylene. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polypropylene

• acetylcysteine
• antisubmarine
• dichlorobenzene
• dimethylamine
• diphenylamine
• ethanolamine
• hydroxylamine
• isobutylene
• isoleucine
• mercaptopurine
• methylcholanthrene
• norepinephrine