nylon
/ˈnaɪlɑn/
noun
- A strong, lightweight synthetic material used to make fabrics, ropes, and plastics.
- Nylon was first introduced to the public in the 1930s as a replacement for silk.
- Her backpack is made of durable nylon that resists tearing.
- The climbing rope is woven from high-strength nylon fibers.
adjective
- Made of or relating to nylon.
- She prefers nylon stockings over cotton ones for their smoothness.
- The tent has a nylon floor to keep out moisture.
- He wore a nylon jacket to protect himself from the wind.