noun
polyester
PAH-lee-ehs-tuh
noun
1
A synthetic fabric or plastic made from chains of ester-linked polymer molecules.
"The shirt is a polyester blend, so it dries quickly."
"Polyester is used in everything from clothing to plastic bottles."
How to Use Polyester
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough, wrinkle-resistant synthetic material used widely in clothing and plastics.
Common pairings
polyester fabric
polyester blend
100% polyester
Word Forms
polyesters plural
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Etymology
A blend of poly- ("many") and ester, referring to the repeating ester bonds that link the molecule together.