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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It’s made with a cooling blend of cotton and rayon derived from bamboo, which is both moisture-wicking and incredibly lightweight.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
The turtleneck is made from a cotton and rayon blend that is breathable and washable.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
The body-hugging is flattering and comfortable, and it’s made of a rayon and elastane blend for plenty of stretch.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
Take your pick from among cotton, bamboo rayon, or Tempur-Pedic’s signature cooling Pro-Air fabric—all are 25% off ahead of Cyber Monday.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 1 Dec. 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
The turtleneck is made from a cotton and rayon blend that is breathable and washable.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
The body-hugging is flattering and comfortable, and it’s made of a rayon and elastane blend for plenty of stretch.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
Take your pick from among cotton, bamboo rayon, or Tempur-Pedic’s signature cooling Pro-Air fabric—all are 25% off ahead of Cyber Monday.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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rayon
noun
ray·on
ˈrā-ˌän 
: a yarn, thread, or fabric made from fibers produced chemically from cellulose
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