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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.

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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.

Common phrases: nylon rope, nylon fabric, made of nylon

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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.

Similar words: stocking

Common phrases: a torn nylon, a sheer nylon

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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