polyester
noun/ˌpɒliˈɛstər/
Frequency rank: #11,634 most common English word
Meaning
A synthetic fabric or plastic made from polymer fibers, commonly used in clothing and textiles.
Example sentence
She chose to wear her polyester dress because it resists wrinkles and dries quickly.
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