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English noun: nylon

1. nylon (substance) a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers


Broader (hypernym)man-made fiber, polyamide, polymeric amide, synthetic fiber

2. nylon (artifact) a synthetic fabric


Broader (hypernym)cloth, fabric, material, textile









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