Spandex: meaning, definitions and examples

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spandex

 

[ หˆspรฆndษ›ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

material, clothing

Spandex is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is often used in sportswear, swimwear, and other garments requiring a tight fit. The material is valued for its ability to stretch significantly while maintaining its original shape.

Synonyms

elastane, lycra

Examples of usage

  • She wore a spandex bodysuit for the dance performance.
  • The cycling shorts are made from a spandex blend for optimal comfort.
  • He prefers spandex shirts when going to the gym.
  • The swimsuit is made of 80% spandex for better flexibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "spandex" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น spandex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅˆเคจเฅเคกเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spandex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spandex

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐะฝะดะตะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spandex

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ‘ใƒณใƒ‡ใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spandex

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ spandex

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spandeks

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŒ๋ฑ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงู†ุฏูŠูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spandex

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spandex

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐจ็บถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spandex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spandex

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะฐะฝะดะตะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spandex

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ spandex

Etymology

The term 'spandex' originated in the United States in the late 1950s. It was invented by chemist Joseph Shivers while working for DuPont. The name 'spandex' is an anagram of the word 'expands', reflecting its key characteristic of stretchability. Initially, the fiber was marketed under the name Lycra, which has since become synonymous with the material. Spandex gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, particularly in the fitness and fashion industries, as it allowed for a range of motion and comfort in tight-fitting clothing. Today, it is commonly blended with other fibers to enhance the performance and fit of various garments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,843, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.