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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That’s trailed significantly by polyester (3 percent), silk (3 percent), wool (1 percent), Lycra and/or spandex (1 percent), and rayon (0 percent).
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
The style, which is available in classic white and vibrant pink, is made from a soft rayon blend fabric.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024
Splendid Cash Blend Cardigan Splendid is known for soft, cozy layering pieces that stand the test of time, and in a blend of cashmere, rayon, and nylon, this ribbed cardigan is no exception.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Merino, rayon, nylon, and elastane make for a cool-but-cozy blend up for sweaty summer runs and cool fall hikes alike, and the styling is great—a perfect mid-rise height, muted colors, and two little stripes at the ankle.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
The style, which is available in classic white and vibrant pink, is made from a soft rayon blend fabric.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024
Splendid Cash Blend Cardigan Splendid is known for soft, cozy layering pieces that stand the test of time, and in a blend of cashmere, rayon, and nylon, this ribbed cardigan is no exception.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Merino, rayon, nylon, and elastane make for a cool-but-cozy blend up for sweaty summer runs and cool fall hikes alike, and the styling is great—a perfect mid-rise height, muted colors, and two little stripes at the ankle.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Rayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rayon. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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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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