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

Polyester is best suited for warm, dry climates, while polyethylene and polypropylene are better for rainy or humid environments. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

While the basket’s outer material looks like wicker, it’s actually made of polypropylene resin, known for its durability, low maintenance, and UV- and water-resistant properties that prevent rusting, peeling, and fading. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026

The seating is made with modules crafted with a base molded from recycled polypropylene. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 May 2026

Current evidence suggests silicone does not break down into microplastics the same way conventional plastics like polyethylene or polypropylene do. —Ryan Brennan may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 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