nylon
word
Definition
Nylon is a strong, artificial material made from chemicals, used to make clothes, ropes, and many everyday items. It is known for being lightweight, durable, and stretchy.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe materials for clothing (like "nylon stockings"), accessories, and industrial items. Count and mass noun: "a nylon jacket" or "nylon is durable." Not used for natural fibers. Associated with synthetic, modern materials.
Spanish: nylonPortuguese (BR): nylonPortuguese (PT): nylonChinese (Simplified): 尼龙Chinese (Traditional): 尼龍Hindi: नायलॉनArabic: نايلونBengali: নাইলনRussian: нейлонJapanese: ナイロンVietnamese: ni lôngKorean: 나일론Turkish: naylonUrdu: نائلونIndonesian: nilon
Example Sentences
Do you have a nylon jacket for the rain?
natural
This bag is made of nylon.
basic
She wears nylon socks to school.
basic
Fishing lines are often made from nylon.
basic
These old nylon curtains have lasted for years.
natural
I accidentally melted my nylon bag near the heater.
natural