Word
polyester
US/ˌpɑˌɫiˈɛstɝ/
UK/pˈɒlɪəstɐ/
Definition
n. a strong, man-made material used to make clothes and other fabrics. It is popular because it does not wrinkle easily and dries quickly.
n. a synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by ester groups, primarily used to manufacture textile fibres.
Examples
“This shirt is made of a soft polyester blend.”
“Many outdoor clothing brands use recycled polyester to create durable jackets that resist wind and rain.”
“While natural fibres like cotton offer breathability, polyester provides superior durability and elasticity, making it a staple in the mass production of contemporary athletic apparel.”
Examples
simple
“This shirt is made of a soft polyester blend.”
contextual
“Many outdoor clothing brands use recycled polyester to create durable jackets that resist wind and rain.”
complex
“While natural fibres like cotton offer breathability, polyester provides superior durability and elasticity, making it a staple in the mass production of contemporary athletic apparel.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to specific chemical varieties or types of fabric.
Etymology
From poly- + ester.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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