spandex
Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
span·dex
(spăn′dĕks)n.
A synthetic fiber or fabric made from a polymer containing polyurethane, used in the manufacture of elastic clothing.
adj.
Of or relating to spandex or its elastic qualities.
[Alteration of expand.]
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
spandex
(ˈspændɛks)n
(Clothing & Fashion) a type of synthetic stretch fabric made from polyurethane fibre
[C20: coined from an anagram of expands]
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
span•dex
(ˈspæn dɛks)n.
a fabric made of or containing a polyurethane fiber with elastic properties.
[1955–60; anagram of expands]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
spandex
A synthetic fabric made from polyurethane, used in making stretch clothing.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Switch to new thesaurus
| Noun | 1. |  spandex - an elastic synthetic fabric |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.