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Definition of nylons

nylons

/ˈnaɪ.lɑːnz/
ny · lons
Plural:nylons
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nylons Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Sheer, close-fitting stockings or pantyhose made of nylon fabric, typically worn by women.

Example

"She snagged her new pair of nylons on the rough edge of the wooden desk."

2

Various types or grades of synthetic polyamide polymers and fibers used in manufacturing textiles, ropes, and plastics.

Example

"Industrial nylons are valued for their high tensile strength and resistance to abrasion."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1930s by the DuPont chemical company for its new synthetic fiber, combining an arbitrary initial syllable with the ending '-on' modeled after textile names like cotton and rayon.

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