nylon Meaning & Definition
What Does Nylon Mean?
As a noun, nylon means Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer. It is also used to mean A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
Nylon at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnaɪlɒn/ |
| Plural | nylons |
Nylon Definition (Noun)
- Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
- A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
I tore a hole in my nylons while walking home through the woods.
- A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.
Noun
- (in the plural) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
I tore a hole in my nylons while walking home through the woods.
Synonyms of Nylon
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Nylon synonyms and antonyms →Nylon in a Sentence
I tore a hole in my nylons while walking home through the woods.
Word Forms & Grammar
nylon (countable and uncountable, plural nylons)
Words That Rhyme With Nylon
Origin of Nylon
Coined by the company DuPont in 1938. According to the company, the name was formed from the random generic syllable nyl- + the common fiber suffix -on (as in rayon and Dacron), said to be ultimately from cotton.