rayon

noun

ray·​on ˈrā-ˌän How to pronounce rayon (audio)
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 Made from a quick-drying rayon and polyester blend, the dress is available in more than 20 different colors and prints. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024 Made from 100 percent rayon, the jumpsuit is soft and effortlessly comfortable. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024 The material, which is a blend of polyester, cotton, and a little bit of rayon, is so soft to the touch and is warm without being too hot. Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024 It’s constructed from a soft and smooth rayon blend that has enough stretch to provide a snug fit while also adding a little bit of support. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 It’s made from soft, quick-drying, and breathable rayon and is generously sized at 67 x 45 inches. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 Down alternative comforters are typically hypoallergenic and use materials like polyester, cotton, rayon, microfiber, lyocell, or even eucalyptus and bamboo. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023 The cultural impact and visual queues of fashion, like BVD rayon material, emphasized the self-expression embedded in clothing choices. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 Natural fabrics usually fit the bill with these features, so look for PJs made from cotton, modal, rayon, viscose, silk, and even linen. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

irregular from ray entry 2

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rayon was in 1924

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Cite this Entry

“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rayon

noun
ray·​on ˈrā-ˌän How to pronounce rayon (audio)
: a yarn, thread, or fabric made from fibers produced chemically from cellulose

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