poly·es·ter
ˈpä-lē-ˌe-stər 
ˌpä-lē-ˈe-
: any of a group of polymers that consist basically of repeated units of an ester and are used especially in making fibers or plastics
also
: a product (such as a fiber or fabric) composed of polyester
: characterized by inelegant or unsophisticated middle-class taste
polyester suburbs
polyester folks
Examples of polyester in a Sentence
Noun
The shirt is made of polyester.
The sheets are a cotton and polyester blend.
Recent Examples on the Web
Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
The cubes come in a variety of sizes and are made with durable polyester to withstand any wear and tear.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Start with polyester thermal underwear for the base layer.
—Deb Acord, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2019
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Noun
Your child’s feet will stay warm thanks to the polyester lining, and comfortable thanks to the removable memory foam insoles.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
The cubes come in a variety of sizes and are made with durable polyester to withstand any wear and tear.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Adjective
Get a cap and gown for a cool photo op
No graduation day is complete without a photo shoot in a tasseled cap and hot, sweaty, polyester robe, right?
—Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Start with polyester thermal underwear for the base layer.
—Deb Acord, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2019
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“Polyester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyester. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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