polyamide

noun

poly·​am·​ide ˌpä-lē-ˈa-ˌmīd 

-məd

: a compound characterized by more than one amide group

especially : a polymeric amide (such as nylon)

Examples of polyamide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Made from a blend of alpaca, polyamide, and wool, natural fibers comprise its super soft texture. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026

Expertly crafted and lined with recycled polyamide and spandex, this one-piece bathing suit is silky smooth inside and out. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026

Light as a feather, these polyamide and Lycra elastane shorts have a mesh design that feels like a second skin and stays hidden under your clothes thanks to the no-show edges. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

The polyamide reinforced upper offers equal parts protection and durability, keeping debris out for mile after hard mile. — Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from German Polyamid, from poly- poly- + Amid amide

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polyamide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Medical Definition

polyamide

noun

poly·​am·​ide ˌpäl-ē-ˈam-ˌīd, -əd 

: a compound characterized by more than one amide group

especially : a polymer containing a long chain of amides