spandex
spandex
Definition
☆ span·dex (span′deks′)
noun
an elastic fiber, chiefly a synthetic polymer of polyurethane, used in girdles, swimsuits, etc.
Etymology: arbitrary metathesis of expand
spandex
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: Some group called Sherbet next, four Aussie gentlemen wearing spandex.
- contain: As with all the Anita swimsuits there is plenty of room for expansion because the fabric contains 20 % spandex.
Preposition: for
- stretch: The Turbo Tri Short is made with fast wicking Matrix, a microfiber yarn blended with spandex for optimum stretch and moisture management.
Modifies a noun
- pant: Polly Vernon catches up with the Darkness on tour in Europe - and finds a band with angst in their spandex pants.
- suit: I see them leaping from the stage, all hair extensions and spandex suits, off to do battle with demons.
- trouser: Now it implies tattooed men with perms and spandex trousers making a horrible din.
- fabric: Synthetic leather and lycra spandex fabric offer maximum comfort.
- jersey: The fabric of this dress is made from 92 % organic cotton and 8 % spandex jersey.
Noun used with modifier
- %: See Fabric Facts or Hemp Facts for more info Quantity: Hemp Jersey £ 7.00 HEMP STRETCH TERRY 70 % Hemp 30 % spandex.
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