Definitions for nylon

nylon ny·lon

Spelling: [nahy-lon]
IPA: /ˈnaɪ lɒn/

Nylon is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 25 anagrams from letters in nylon (lnnoy).

Definitions for nylon

noun

  1. any of a class of thermoplastic polyamides capable of extrusion when molten into fibers, sheets, etc., of extreme toughness, strength, and elasticity, synthesized by the interaction of a dicarboxylic acid with a diamine: used especially for yarn, fabrics, and bristles, as for brushes.
  2. nylons, stockings made of nylon, especially sheer, full-length ones for women.

Origin of nylon

1938; coined as a generic by the du Pont Chemical Co. as distinct from known words and having no prior meaning or use, but with the suffix -on suggesting other textile fibers such as

Examples for nylon

We were allergic to women from their nylon hose to their face powder.

The mother unties the palm staves from the mattress, then takes the nylon ropes and ties the mattress to the boat.

Other techniques included laser-cut laces, braiding, and high-gloss liquid fabrics made from silk and nylon.

The nylon cord was hooked into a bolt near the center of the ship.

She has written for nylon, nylon Guys, and thehandbook.co.uk, a London-based website.

She has written for nylon, nylon Guys, and thehandbook.co.uk, a London-based website.

My hands were cuffed together; my legs were burning from the nylon rope my mother had used to tie me to my bed.

He caught her in his arms as they cascaded into a tangle of limbs and nylon.

It was a real top deal, in a class with nylon or jukeboxes or bubblegum.

It's all foam rubber, nylon braid supports and magnesium tubing.

Word Value for nylon
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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