polyester

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noun

poly·es·ter ˈpä-lē-ˌe-stər

ˌpä-lē-ˈe-

Synonyms of polyester next

: any of a group of polymers that consist basically of repeated units of an ester and are used especially in making fibers or plastics

also : a product (such as a fiber or fabric) composed of polyester

polyesterification

ˌpä-lē-e-ˌster-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən

noun

polyester

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adjective

: characterized by inelegant or unsophisticated middle-class taste

polyester suburbs

polyester folks

Examples of polyester in a Sentence

Noun The shirt is made of polyester. The sheets are a cotton and polyester blend.

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Noun

Meanwhile, the back, sides, and sleeves are cut from a stretchy, fleece-weight blend of merino, polyester, and elastane, which afforded testers exceptional movement and breathability while moving fast through the cold. —

Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024 The polyester, rayon, and spandex materials give you enough breathability and stretch. —

Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024

Adjective

Get a cap and gown for a cool photo op No graduation day is complete without a photo shoot in a tasseled cap and hot, sweaty, polyester robe, right? —

Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020 Start with polyester thermal underwear for the base layer. —

Deb Acord, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for polyester