Word: Nylon

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪlən/

Definitions

• Noun: A synthetic polymer material made from a combination of diacids and diamines, known for its strength, durability, and resistance to wear and tear. It’s commonly used in clothing, rope, carpets, and various industrial applications. Example: “The backpack straps were made of strong nylon.”

Example Sentence:

• Noun: “She bought a new pair of nylon stockings that wouldn’t run easily.”

Phrases

• “Nylon fabric”: Refers to textiles made using nylon fibers.
• “Nylon thread”: A strong, synthetic thread often used for stitching or sewing.
• “Nylon blend”: A fabric that combines nylon with other materials like cotton or polyester.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The parachute was made of lightweight yet sturdy nylon material.”

Synonyms

• Polyamide
• Synthetic fiber
• Artificial silk (archaic)

Note on Usage

While ‘nylon’ does not have direct verb or adjective forms typically listed in a dictionary, it can be used attributively as an adjective to describe objects made of nylon. For instance:

• Adjective usage: “She wore a nylon raincoat to protect herself from the rain.”

It doesn’t fit into the other parts of speech like verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, pronoun, numeral, or interjection, nor does it have common idiomatic phrases or interjections associated with its usage.