noun
polyester
PAH-lee-ehs-tuh
Polyester (noun) means a synthetic fabric or plastic made from chains of ester-linked polymer molecules. Example: “The shirt is a polyester blend, so it dries quickly.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- polyesters
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The shirt is a _____ blend, so it dries quickly.
Etymology
A blend of poly- ("many") and ester, referring to the repeating ester bonds that link the molecule together.
Rhymes for polyester
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What does “polyester” mean?
The word “polyester” means a synthetic fabric or plastic made from chains of ester-linked polymer molecules. In plain terms, a tough, wrinkle-resistant synthetic material used widely in clothing and plastics.
How do you pronounce “polyester”?
“Polyester” is pronounced PAH-lee-ehs-tuh (/ˈpɑliˌɛstə(r)/ in IPA).
How do you use “polyester” in a sentence?
Here is “polyester” used in a sentence: “The shirt is a polyester blend, so it dries quickly.”
What part of speech is “polyester”?
“Polyester” is a noun.
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