Examples of “Lycra” in a Sentence

noun A stretchy synthetic fabric (a brand name for spandex) used in tight-fitting clothing.

• Cyclists often wear padded shorts made of lycra for long rides.
• The swimsuit was made from a lycra blend that kept its shape in chlorinated water.

noun Clothing made from this fabric, especially skin-tight sportswear.

• He turned up to the gym head-to-toe in lycra.