nylons

ny·lon

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nahy-lon]
- /ˈnaɪ lɒn/
- /ˈnaɪ.lɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahy-lon]
- /ˈnaɪ lɒn/

Definitions of nylons word

noun nylons any of a class of thermoplastic polyamides capable of extrusion when molten into fibers, sheets, etc., of extreme toughness, strength, and elasticity, synthesized by the interaction of a dicarboxylic acid with a diamine: used especially for yarn, fabrics, and bristles, as for brushes. 1
noun nylons nylons, stockings made of nylon, especially sheer, full-length ones for women. 1
noun nylons Plural form of nylon. 1
noun plural nylons stockings made of nylon or other man-made material 0

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Origin of nylons

First appearance:

before 1938

One of the 8% newest English words

1938; coined as a generic by the du Pont Chemical Co. as distinct from known words and having no prior meaning or use, but with the suffix -on suggesting other textile fibers such as rayon

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Parts of speech for Nylons

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nylons popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for nylons

noun nylons

hose — a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point: a garden hose; a fire hose.
hosiery — stockings or socks of any kind.
tights — a skin-tight, one-piece garment for the lower part of the body and the legs, now often made of stretch fabric, originally worn by dancers, acrobats, gymnasts, etc., and later made for general wear for adults and children.

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