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Definition of lurex

lurex

/ˈlʊr.ɛks/
lu · rex
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• noun

1

A type of yarn with a glittering, metallic appearance, made from a synthetic film onto which a metallic layer has been applied, or a fabric woven from this yarn.

Example

"She dazzled the audience in a form-fitting silver lurex gown that caught the stage lights perfectly."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally a registered trademark, the term is frequently genericized and written in lowercase to refer to any similar metallic-looking yarn or fabric.

• Rhymes for lurex

• Nearby Words

lupine
lupinus
lure
lurex
lusaka
lute
luvuvhu

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1946 as a trademark by the Dobeckmun Company; the name likely combines the word 'lure' with the popular mid-century commercial suffix '-ex'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lurex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lurex
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