How to Use spandex in a Sentence

spandex

noun
  • Made of polyester and spandex, the plush socks are soft and a bit stretchy.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The pants are made from a soft and stretchy blend of polyester and spandex.
    Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2021
  • One size fits all, thanks to the 89% polyester and 11% spandex make-up.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 28 June 2021
  • Gone were the miniskirts, the leopard prints, the spandex, the bright 80s makeup.
    Samantha Leach, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2018
  • The tape is made from rayon and spandex to stretch over the mouth.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The socks are a blend of cotton, polyester, and spandex.
    Julie Brown, Outside Online, 22 June 2018
  • When the waves are big, testers reach for this pair of stretchy poly-spandex trunks.
    Maren Larsen, Outside Online, 21 June 2022
  • Overview The swimwear is made of silky-soft polyester and spandex.
    Samantha Esquivel, Orange County Register, 2 May 2017
  • The four-way stretch spandex works in the back of the knee to promote a comfortable flex.
    Jack Byram, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Polyester and spandex don’t shrink in the wash, but cotton does.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The bra is woven out of a soft and stretchy blend of nylon and spandex.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The pieces are machine-washable and made of a blend of modal and spandex.
    Shari Uyehara, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2021
  • They're made from a soft blend of polyester and spandex, and the hemline hits right around the mid-thigh area.
    Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Made mostly of soft polyester and some spandex, the bra is lightweight and stretchy.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • The lightweight top is made mostly of polyester and a bit of spandex that gives it some stretch.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • They're made of 77% polyester and 23% spandex, which creates a stretchy-thin feel.
    Rebecca Brown, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2021
  • Thanks to the polyester and spandex blend, these are stretchy and durable enough for active, growing kids.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • And so the piece of spandex on the back of my phone survives another day.
    Joanna Stern, WSJ, 27 June 2019
  • These are made from polyester, spandex, and cotton, and made in the United States.
    Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 8 Dec. 2020
  • The mesh is made from 91% polyamide and 9% spandex for a cooling feeling.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 21 May 2021
  • The sweater is made from a blend of polyester, acrylic, cotton, and spandex that gives you a soft and snuggly feel.
    Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Ms. Cetner pulled on spandex pants and a white sleeveless top.
    Tammy La Gorce, New York Times, 26 May 2017
  • Available in sizes up to XXL, the blouse is made mostly of rayon and a bit of polyester and spandex.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Imagine the force of cotton and spandex hurtling at such speeds.
    David Whitley, OrlandoSentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2017
  • Slip on some spandex and get ready to go Beyond the Spider-Verse!
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • She is seen wearing a spandex shorts jumpsuit that has a cut out on the top.
    Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 15 Aug. 2018
  • Being brave/crazy/stupid enough 2 wear spandex The hills R the 2nd hardest part.
    Théoden Janes, charlotteobserver, 31 May 2017
  • With side pockets, long seams, and stretch from the spandex, this dress is sure to flatter.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022
  • One charming styling touch here was a pair of socks that were pulled-up above her spandex.
    Vogue, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The spandex offers a little bit of stretch, while the Sorona polyester creates a fluffy texture that doesn’t feel heavy on your body.
    Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'spandex.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: