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Definition of lucite

lucite

/ˈluːsaɪt/
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lucite Lexical Profile

lucite Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A strong, transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin (polymethyl methacrylate) used as a lightweight, shatter-resistant substitute for glass in furniture, jewelry, awards, and decorative objects.

Example

"The minimalist living room featured a sleek coffee table crafted from a single curved sheet of lucite."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally a registered trademark (capitalized as Lucite), the word is frequently used in lowercase as a generic term for clear acrylic plastic, especially in interior design, furniture, and fashion contexts.

• Rhymes for lucite

• Nearby Words

lucidly
lucidness
lucifer
lucite
luck
luckily
luckiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1937 by the DuPont chemical company as a trademark name, formed from the Latin root luc- (from lux, meaning 'light') and the commercial product suffix -ite, referencing the material's glass-like optical clarity.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lucite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lucite
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