nylons
|ny-lons|
/ˈnaɪlənz/
(nylon)
synthetic fiber
Etymology
'nylon' originates from the combination of 'New York' and 'London', where 'ny-' and '-lon' were used to create a brand name for the synthetic fiber.
'nylon' was developed in the 1930s by DuPont and became popular as a replacement for silk in stockings.
Initially, it referred to the synthetic fiber itself, but over time it evolved to also refer to products made from the fiber, such as stockings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of synthetic fabric made from polyamides, often used in clothing and textiles.
She wore a pair of nylons with her dress.
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Noun 2
plural form of 'nylon', referring to stockings or tights made from nylon fabric.
She bought a new pair of nylons for the party.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 01:21