Definitions for neons

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neons ne·on

Spelling: [nee-on]

IPA: /ˈni ɒn/

Neons is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 38 anagrams from letters in neons (ennos).

Definitions for neons

noun

1. Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure.
2. neon lamp.
3. a sign or advertising sign formed from neon lamps.

adjective

1. using or containing the gas neon.
2. made of or formed by a neon lamp or lamps:
3. of, relating to, or characteristic of a tawdry urban district or of gaudy nighttime entertainment.

Origin of neons

1895-1900; New Latin Greek néon new, recent (neuter of néos); see -on¹

Examples for neons

A fine conspirator I make, if she can see my emotions on me in neon capitals!

But here they are, stage names spelled out in neon across the iconic marquee: MAPEI AND LYKKE LI.

That neon sign is as recognizable as the Hollywood sign to some.

Her neon blue hair is teased high with a gray stripe emerging from the front.

Chicken Bitches, now in a neon yellow bow wig and floral caftan, announces the final round: talent.

They are so inactive that possibly they never will be, with one exception, and that is neon.

The neon Ceiling was the most challenging piece of work for me, it was like an independent movie for television, and I loved it.

Thus they picked up the remnant of neon's party and returned to camp.

If Las Vegas was spectacular by day, it was a neon nightmare after dark.

Now neon is better at real soccer than he is at video game soccer.