rayon

noun

ray·​on ˈrā-ˌän 

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

While often grouped under one umbrella, bamboo sheets vary depending on the type of fabric used (like viscose, lyocell, or rayon), weave style, thread count, and overall construction. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 June 2025

The inspired set delivers long-lasting comfort with its breathable and flexible fabric, which is made up of rayon and polyester. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025

At her 1968 wedding in Wisconsin, Joyce Wrasse wore a $40 dress made of Pro-Tem, a rayon and polyethylene nonwoven fabric, by Chicago fashion designer Jita Merson. —Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025

Made with a mix of linen and rayon, its fabric is breathable while also being sweat-wicking in the summer humidity. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

irregular from ray entry 2

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rayon

• layin
• himalayan
• malayan
• nuclein
• verstehen

Kids Definition

rayon

noun

ray·​on ˈrā-ˌän 

: a yarn, thread, or fabric made from fibers produced chemically from cellulose