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

These fancy weaves of grass and millions of polypropylene fibres have transformed English football, nowhere more so than at Wembley, where the reviews improved immediately. —Matt Slater, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025

If polyethylene and polypropylene aren’t completely separated during recycling, the resulting mix can be brittle and generally unusable for creating new products. —Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025

When shopping for balcony rug, be sure to purchase those made from synthetic, UV-friendly, durable materials like polypropylene or polyester—as Owen explains, this is the best way to prevent mold and mildew. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025

The structure is crafted from durable polypropylene resin plastic and reinforced with steel, so it is built to last and won’t rot, rust, or require painting. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polypropylene

• antisubmarine
• catecholamine
• dichlorobenzene
• dimethylamine
• diphenylamine
• ethanolamine
• hydroxylamine
• isobutylene
• mercaptopurine
• nucleoprotein
• penicillamine
• phenothiazine