1
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, bristles, or sheets and used especially in textiles and plastics
2
nylons plural
: stockings made of nylon
Examples of nylon in a Sentence
The rope is made of nylon.
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Use a nylon-bristle brush to scrub the affected areas.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Like wire-free grill brushes, nylon brushes are safe to use without worrying about bristles getting lodged in burgers, veggies, and any of your favorite grilling recipes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Shielded by her team, Cardi B shuffled out to the street, a blob of black nylon.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
This one is waterproof nylon and holds a ton (don’t let the size fool you).
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Like wire-free grill brushes, nylon brushes are safe to use without worrying about bristles getting lodged in burgers, veggies, and any of your favorite grilling recipes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Shielded by her team, Cardi B shuffled out to the street, a blob of black nylon.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
This one is waterproof nylon and holds a ton (don’t let the size fool you).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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“Nylon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nylon. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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nylon
noun
ny·lon
ˈnī-ˌlän 
1
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic materials used especially in textiles and plastics
2
plural
: stockings made of nylon
nylon
adjective
Etymology
coined from meaningless word elements
Medical Definition
nylon
noun
ny·lon
ˈnī-ˌlän
: any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, bristles, or sheets
nylon sutures and prosthetic devices
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