Used in a Sentence

polyester

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for polyester.

Editorial note

The polyester blend actually has some pretty cool water resistance properties, but full submersion typically results in degradation.

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Definitions3
Parts of speech2

Quick take

A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of polyester gathered in one view.

noun

A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

noun

Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds

adjective

Of, or consisting of polyesters.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for polyester.

noun

A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

noun

Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds

adjective

Of, or consisting of polyesters.

Example sentences

1

The polyester blend actually has some pretty cool water resistance properties, but full submersion typically results in degradation.

2

You need a certain amount of polyester fibre content in the PGE to reduce creep stress (polyester fibres don't stretch and help anchor the elastane fibres to prevent stretch fatigue).

3

Electricity will go through a vacuum just like it will go through a polyester film or whatever.

4

Its nylon based rather than polyester to helps us achieve the desired natural feel on the skin.

5

And unlike the green polyester duty uniforms of the 70's & 80's you can't shorten or roll-up the sleeves.

6

As if you are able to ride longer or faster in pink polyester shorts with stripes.

7

Motorcycle manufacturers churn out pairs of socks by the million which are polyester impregnated with silver.

8

Since all they seem to sell are ugly jackets made from the shortest polyester fibers.

9

Any benefit this provides is cancelled by using polyester instead of some good breathable material.

10

Smoke some green tea leaves and a polyester blanket if it makes you happy.

11

It doesn't happen on cotton but it happens mostly on the 100% polyester athletic clothing (which is the majority of all sportswear).

12

Who cares that you wore black wool socks instead of brown polyester ones?

Quote examples

1

Strings - with the invention of polyester strings which snap back after "gripping" the ball during the stroke, the amount of top spin applied to the ball has gone through the roof.

2

> This usage is actually more useful than the one that's a contraction of "polygon filling." Actually, it's a reference to polyester fiberfill (poly-fil), a material used for upholstery, crafts, etc.

3

After all, what makes something a "shitty product?" If we are measuring value based solely on build quality, I have to tell you that most designer shirts you pay $70+ for in the mall fail this test, while polyester shirts that go for $14.99 at Wal-Mart will probably last you most of your adult life.

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You'll be glad to know that as of March 2012, all of our canned foods have this non-BPA lining." I don't know enough to judge whether there's anything still worrisome in a "double-coated acrylic and polyester protective barrier" - but they didn't substitute BPA with BPS, at least.

Proper noun examples

1

Nylon too is a less complex molecule (without the dreaded Benzene ring that's in Polyester).

2

There are many reasons why we picked Polyester, the number one being that our product needs to be washable.

3

Polyester (78%) and acrylic (22%) made most of the difference.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use polyester in a sentence?

The polyester blend actually has some pretty cool water resistance properties, but full submersion typically results in degradation.

What does polyester mean?

A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

What part of speech is polyester?

polyester is commonly used as noun, adjective.