noun
- a strong synthetic material made from chemicals, used to make clothing, rope, and other products
Examples
- Her dress was made of soft nylon fabric.
- The tent is constructed with waterproof nylon material.
- Nylon stockings were very popular in the 1940s.
- The backpack straps are reinforced with nylon webbing.
- Nylon rope is stronger than natural fiber rope.
- The parachute was made from lightweight nylon.
- Many athletic clothes contain nylon for durability.