nylon
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈnaɪlɑːn/ · UK /ˈnaɪlɒn/
nylon means: A strong artificial material used to make clothes, ropes, and other products.
noun
SYNTHETIC MATERIALB2
A strong artificial material used to make clothes, ropes, and other products.
- The rope is made of nylon.
- She bought a light nylon jacket.
- These bags use recycled nylon.
STOCKINGC1
A thin covering for a woman’s leg, usually worn as one of a pair.
- She caught a nylon on a nail.
- Her nylons had a small hole.
- She wore sheer nylons with her new dress.
Questions about nylon
What does nylon mean?
A strong artificial material used to make clothes, ropes, and other products.
What is nylon in other languages?
Türkçe: naylon · Español: nailon · Français: nylon · Deutsch: Nylon · Italiano: nylon · 日本語: ナイロン
How do you pronounce nylon?
In American English /ˈnaɪlɑːn/; in British English /ˈnaɪlɒn/.
How do you use nylon in a sentence?
The rope is made of nylon. She bought a light nylon jacket.
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