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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Plus, the polyester, rayon, and spandex fabric blend is breezy enough for warm days, but warm enough for a chilly night.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
These three fabrics are overwhelmingly preferred over manmade fibers including polyester (7 percent), spandex (5 percent) and rayon (4 percent).
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
This $32 set is made with a stretchy, breathable rayon-spandex jersey fabric that won’t add extra bulk when layered under sweaters or jackets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Each case is made from 100% rayon derived from bamboo, which gives the pillowcases a cooling effect and breathability that hot sleepers will definitely appreciate.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
These three fabrics are overwhelmingly preferred over manmade fibers including polyester (7 percent), spandex (5 percent) and rayon (4 percent).
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
This $32 set is made with a stretchy, breathable rayon-spandex jersey fabric that won’t add extra bulk when layered under sweaters or jackets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Each case is made from 100% rayon derived from bamboo, which gives the pillowcases a cooling effect and breathability that hot sleepers will definitely appreciate.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 9 Oct. 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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