Lycra
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Noun — A stretchy synthetic fabric (a brand name for spandex) used in tight-fitting clothing.
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Technically a trademark, but used informally as a generic term for stretch sportswear fabric.
Etymology
Originally a trademarked brand name coined by DuPont for its stretch fibre, now used generically.
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What does “Lycra” mean?
The word “Lycra” means a stretchy synthetic fabric (a brand name for spandex) used in tight-fitting clothing. In plain terms, stretchy sportswear fabric, or clothes made from it.
How do you pronounce “Lycra”?
“Lycra” is pronounced LYK-ruh ([ˈlaɪkɹə] in IPA).
How do you use “Lycra” in a sentence?
Here is “Lycra” used in a sentence: “Cyclists often wear padded shorts made of lycra for long rides.”
What part of speech is “Lycra”?
“Lycra” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Lycra” have?
“Lycra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stretchy synthetic fabric (a brand name for spandex) used in tight-fitting clothing.