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- [span-deks]
- /ˈspæn dɛks/
- /ˈspæn.deks/
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- [span-deks]
- /ˈspæn dɛks/
Definitions of spandex word
- noun spandex a synthetic fiber composed of a long-chain polymer, used chiefly in the manufacture of garments to add elasticity. 1
- noun spandex stretchy synthetic fabric 1
- uncountable noun spandex Spandex is a type of stretch fabric that is used to make sports clothing. 0
- noun spandex a type of synthetic stretch fabric made from polyurethane fibre 0
- noun spandex an elastic fiber, chiefly a synthetic polymer of polyurethane, used in girdles, swimsuits, etc. 0
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Origin of spandex
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; anagram of expands
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Parts of speech for Spandex
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spandex popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
spandex usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with spandex
- what is spandex?
- who invented spandex?
- what are spandex?
- how to sew spandex?
- what is spandex made of?
- why do volleyball players wear spandex?
- how to shrink spandex?
- where to buy spandex shorts?
- where to buy spandex?
- what is a spandex?
- what underwear do you wear with spandex?
- what stores sell spandex?
- where can you get spandex?
- how to make spandex chair covers?
- how to whiten spandex?
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