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.
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Chenille: Typically made of woven cotton, silk, rayon, or wool yarn, chenille is a textured material that gives a fluffy, velvet-like appearance—the name even comes from the French word for caterpillar. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024 Was there too much illusion mesh and rayon for my tastes? Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024 The styles are made in fabrics like silk, cotton, modal and rayon and are offered at more accessible price points like $15 for hair accessories and $88 for pajama sets. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024 The polyester, rayon, and spandex materials give you enough breathability and stretch. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rayon 

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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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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