1
: any of a group of smooth textile fibers made from regenerated cellulose by extrusion through minute holes
2
: a rayon yarn, thread, or fabric
Examples of rayon in a Sentence
The shirt is made of rayon.
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Dark Bamboo Sheets You bedroom will look modern and moody with the Nest Bedding Luxury Bamboo Sheet Set, which is made of 300 thread count rayon from bamboo.
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Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The durability of denim lies in the mix of premium cotton with synthetics such as spandex/elastane, polyester and rayon.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Bamboo viscose is made from a pulp that is then turned into fibers, while rayon is made of cellulose spun into the fibers.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
The fabric is a soft yet durable blend of cotton, polyester, and rayon, and is trimmed with fringe for a textured touch.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The durability of denim lies in the mix of premium cotton with synthetics such as spandex/elastane, polyester and rayon.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Bamboo viscose is made from a pulp that is then turned into fibers, while rayon is made of cellulose spun into the fibers.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
The fabric is a soft yet durable blend of cotton, polyester, and rayon, and is trimmed with fringe for a textured touch.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rayon
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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rayon
noun
ray·on
ˈrā-ˌän 
: a yarn, thread, or fabric made from fibers produced chemically from cellulose
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