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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The outer layer of bamboo rayon is breathable and soft against your baby’s skin.
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Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
That’s typically cotton poplin that’s crisp, but not scratchy; anything silky (whether that’s silk or satin); modal; rayon; and cashmere-esque knitwear.
—Caroline Reilly, SELF, 4 Apr. 2024
Material: 60% cotton, 40% rayon | Closure: Buttons, corner ties | Colors: 6 | Sizes: Twin XL, Full/Queen, King
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The soft, buttery texture gives the duvet cover a luxurious feel.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
Made from a quick-drying rayon and polyester blend, the dress is available in more than 20 different colors and prints.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Made from 100 percent rayon, the jumpsuit is soft and effortlessly comfortable.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
The material, which is a blend of polyester, cotton, and a little bit of rayon, is so soft to the touch and is warm without being too hot.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024
It’s constructed from a soft and smooth rayon blend that has enough stretch to provide a snug fit while also adding a little bit of support.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
It’s made from soft, quick-drying, and breathable rayon and is generously sized at 67 x 45 inches.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
That’s typically cotton poplin that’s crisp, but not scratchy; anything silky (whether that’s silk or satin); modal; rayon; and cashmere-esque knitwear.
—Caroline Reilly, SELF, 4 Apr. 2024
Material: 60% cotton, 40% rayon | Closure: Buttons, corner ties | Colors: 6 | Sizes: Twin XL, Full/Queen, King
Best Budget
Bare Home Duvet Cover
$38 $40 $40
Our Ratings
Quality
5/5
Texture
5/5
Durability
5/5
Value
5/5
Pros
The soft, buttery texture gives the duvet cover a luxurious feel.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
Made from a quick-drying rayon and polyester blend, the dress is available in more than 20 different colors and prints.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Made from 100 percent rayon, the jumpsuit is soft and effortlessly comfortable.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
The material, which is a blend of polyester, cotton, and a little bit of rayon, is so soft to the touch and is warm without being too hot.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024
It’s constructed from a soft and smooth rayon blend that has enough stretch to provide a snug fit while also adding a little bit of support.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
It’s made from soft, quick-drying, and breathable rayon and is generously sized at 67 x 45 inches.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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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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