Definition for Nylon:

• a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of high- strength resilient synthetic materials

Synonyms for Nylon:

• adj.

  •fabric (adjective)
  • net,
  • lame,
  • burlap,
  • herringbone,
  • grenadine,
  • Celanese,
  • madras,
  • suede,
  • fleece,
  • plaid,
  • batik,
  • sateen,
  • velour,
  • denim,
  • seersucker,
  • sacking sailcloth,
  • astrakhan,
  • cambric,
  • foulard,
  • calico,
  • twill,
  • alpaca,
  • tweed,
  • longcloth,
  • tulle,
  • gabardine,
  • wool,
  • corduroy,
  • paisley,
  • rayon,
  • matting,
  • baize,
  • oilcloth,
  • linen,
  • brocade,
  • flannel,
  • silk,
  • duffel,
  • gossamer,
  • percale,
  • tarpaulin,
  • mohair,
  • quilting,
  • crepe,
  • cheesecloth,
  • satin,
  • cotton,
  • moleskin,
  • serge,
  • tricot,
  • velvet,
  • broadcloth,
  • jersey,
  • chenille,
  • chintz,
  • orlon,
  • challis,
  • sharkskin,
  • muslin,
  • felt,
  • canvas,
  • worsted,
  • horsehair,
  • crinoline,
  • dacron,
  • chiffon,
  • cashmere,
  • damask,
  • acrilan,
  • gingham,
  • taffeta,
  • bunting.

• n.

  •
  • fur,
  • elastic,
  • Lurex,
  • leatherette.
  •
  • gaiter,
  • pantihose,
  • sock,
  • fishnet,
  • pantyhose,
  • hose,
  • nylons,
  • stocking.
  •fiber (noun)
  • flax,
  • fiber,
  • jute,
  • hemp.
  •plastic (noun)
  • acrylic,
  • vinyl,
  • cellophane,
  • bakelite,
  • celluloid,
  • neoprene,
  • casein,
  • urea,
  • plexiglas,
  • melamine,
  • plastic,
  • acetate.

• Other synonyms:

  •Other relevant words:
  • floss,
  • tapestry,
  • castor,
  • manta,
  • building,
  • mat,
  • coating,
  • zephyr,
  • terry cloth,
  • spandex,
  • organza,
  • frame,
  • credit,
  • sailcloth,
  • fustian,
  • glassed,
  • crash,
  • stammel,
  • duck,
  • lawn,
  • pique,
  • mantua,
  • angora,
  • gauze,
  • putty,
  • marquisette,
  • shantung,
  • mackintosh,
  • sackcloth,
  • synthetic fabric,
  • flannelette,
  • haircloth,
  • velours,
  • tabby,
  • say,
  • grogram,
  • Mousseline de soie,
  • huckaback,
  • hessian,
  • synthetic material,
  • linsey-woolsey,
  • drilling,
  • bast,
  • polyester,
  • linoleum,
  • Tabaret,
  • sisal,
  • frieze,
  • Velure,
  • doeskin,
  • Blanketing,
  • poplin,
  • broadloom,
  • ticking,
  • netting,
  • oil silk,
  • cement,
  • arras,
  • loden,
  • Rugging,
  • rep,
  • Glassing,
  • gunny,
  • Stamin,
  • kapok,
  • tick,
  • crepe de chine,
  • glass,
  • matter,
  • ninon,
  • thread,
  • radium,
  • shot silk,
  • mackinaw,
  • huck,
  • stuff,
  • cord,
  • wash-and-wear fabric,
  • pongee,
  • pane,
  • oakum,
  • edifice,
  • veiling,
  • substance,
  • Shalloon,
  • sacking,
  • Melton,
  • tartan,
  • coir,
  • organdy,
  • merino,
  • drugget,
  • carpeting,
  • stockinette,
  • manila,
  • voile,
  • raffia,
  • tussah,
  • chinchilla,
  • messaline,
  • drill,
  • Panne,
  • glassware,
  • composition,
  • pepper-and-salt,
  • yarn,
  • nainsook,
  • webbing,
  • grosgrain,
  • swansdown,
  • print,
  • synthetic fibre,
  • russet,
  • Murrey,
  • Taffety,
  • luster,
  • cretonne,
  • Sarcenet,
  • list,
  • shoddy,
  • body,
  • maline,
  • sheers,
  • nankeen,
  • plush,
  • moire,
  • tussore,
  • lisle,
  • homespun,
  • velveteen,
  • acetate rayon,
  • sheeting,
  • nylon stockings.

Hyponym for Nylon:

• n.

  • artifact
    fabric, cloth, textile, material.
  • substance
    polyamide, man-made fiber, synthetic fiber, polymeric amide.