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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Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
The set is constructed with polyester, rayon, and spandex materials that feel buttery smooth and lightweight on the skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
It's made from a soft, stretchy blend of polyester, rayon, and spandex that's breathable enough for all-day wear.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
The purple rayon dress she is given to wear once belonged to Edith.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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