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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For Rayon and Acrylic Clothing Amanda Abraham, laundry expert at Maytag Laundry, recommends this method for clothing made from rayon or acrylic fibers.
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Its blend of spandex, rayon, and polyester makes the set super stretchy, soft, and easy to move in.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
And as a plus, this long-sleeve version transitions well, thanks to its 95 percent rayon and 5 percent spandex construction, which keeps you warm, but not sweaty.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
But Amma and Aunt Devi bought six yards of various rayons.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Its blend of spandex, rayon, and polyester makes the set super stretchy, soft, and easy to move in.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
And as a plus, this long-sleeve version transitions well, thanks to its 95 percent rayon and 5 percent spandex construction, which keeps you warm, but not sweaty.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
But Amma and Aunt Devi bought six yards of various rayons.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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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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