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

On the website, H&M describes the jeans’ fiber composition as 62 percent cotton, 22 percent rayon and 16 percent lyocell. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Linen-rayon fabric is soft on the skin, and pockets in the pants are always a plus, especially while traveling. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Kyte Baby’s signature bamboo rayon is designed to feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable through the night. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

The rayon-and-polyester-blend fabric is breathable yet durable enough to be machine washable. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

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