1
: any of a group of smooth textile fibers made from regenerated cellulose by extrusion through minute holes
2
: a rayon yarn, thread, or fabric
Examples of rayon in a Sentence
The shirt is made of rayon.
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Fabrics like silk, wool, and rayon can shrink or become discolored by rubbing alcohol.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
The rayon it’s made of is soft and thin, the fit loose and flowy.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
Made from a breathable rayon and linen blend, these pants are the perfect go-to for summer.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 22 June 2025
Available in tan or green, the all-season quilt combines linen, rayon, and brushed polyester for ventilation, durability, and comfort to keep you cool and look good doing it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
The rayon it’s made of is soft and thin, the fit loose and flowy.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
Made from a breathable rayon and linen blend, these pants are the perfect go-to for summer.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 22 June 2025
Available in tan or green, the all-season quilt combines linen, rayon, and brushed polyester for ventilation, durability, and comfort to keep you cool and look good doing it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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rayon
noun
ray·on
ˈrā-ˌän 
: a yarn, thread, or fabric made from fibers produced chemically from cellulose
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