poly·es·ter
ˈpä-lē-ˌe-stər 
ˌpä-lē-ˈe-
: any of a group of polymers that consist basically of repeated units of an ester and are used especially in making fibers or plastics
also
: a product (such as a fiber or fabric) composed of polyester
: characterized by inelegant or unsophisticated middle-class taste
polyester suburbs
polyester folks
Examples of polyester in a Sentence
Noun
The shirt is made of polyester.
The sheets are a cotton and polyester blend.
Recent Examples on the Web
Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024
The cotton, polyester, and modal materials blend seamlessly to create one soft, machine-washable fabric.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
The brand has even signed a $600 million offtake agreement for recycled polyester for the next seven years.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Add this cloud cotton quilt, stuffed with an insulating polyester fill, as your cover alternative for the warmer months.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
They are encased with a sweat-absorbent cover and finished off with a plush polyester fill.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
On the downside, polyester is less environmentally-friendly than other materials.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Those commodities were mostly spices and polyester yarn.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024
Subway ads for the series featured a shot of uniformed police officers, a burly polyester wall, with Preston seemingly poking her head in from out of frame, wearing a pink overcoat, a crocheted scarf and a foam Statue of Liberty crown.
—Phillip MacIak, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Start with polyester thermal underwear for the base layer.
—Deb Acord, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2019
Noun
The shell is made from wear-resistant polyester and has a Polyethylene foam base for stability.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024
The cotton, polyester, and modal materials blend seamlessly to create one soft, machine-washable fabric.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
The brand has even signed a $600 million offtake agreement for recycled polyester for the next seven years.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Add this cloud cotton quilt, stuffed with an insulating polyester fill, as your cover alternative for the warmer months.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
They are encased with a sweat-absorbent cover and finished off with a plush polyester fill.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
On the downside, polyester is less environmentally-friendly than other materials.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Those commodities were mostly spices and polyester yarn.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024
Subway ads for the series featured a shot of uniformed police officers, a burly polyester wall, with Preston seemingly poking her head in from out of frame, wearing a pink overcoat, a crocheted scarf and a foam Statue of Liberty crown.
—Phillip MacIak, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Get a cap and gown for a cool photo op
No graduation day is complete without a photo shoot in a tasseled cap and hot, sweaty, polyester robe, right?
—Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Start with polyester thermal underwear for the base layer.
—Deb Acord, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2019
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“Polyester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyester. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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