How to Use nylon in a Sentence

nylon

noun
  • The rope is made of nylon.
  • The world’s first stretch nylon.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The world’s first stretch nylon.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The nylon buffered the cool desert breeze and my down bag was cozy and warm.
    — Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Wear it with a sporty nylon skirt and mesh sandals.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • The star added sheer nylons and a pair of simple pumps.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Gently scrub the rust away with a sponge or stiff nylon brush.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Gently scrub the rust away with a sponge or stiff nylon brush.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • Instead, use a nylon brush to wash cast iron pans.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Instead, use a nylon brush to wash cast iron pans.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • If any residue remains, use the nylon brush to scrub it away.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Scrub gently, with a soft sponge or nylon brush.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Use a nylon brush or sponge to scrub the pan clean, inside and out.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
  • These sleek, stretchy nylon trousers toe the line between both.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Scrub the area with a nylon brush, then rinse with clean water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Use a nylon scrubber or clean dish cloth to scrub the surface.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Switch to a nylon scrub brush to deal with any stubborn areas.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Use a nylon brush or scrubber to remove the rust.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Use a nylon or wire grill brush to scrub the debris off the cooking grate.
    — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 8 Aug. 2020
  • The main body of the sleeve was made by knitting nylon and cotton fibers.
    — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In Yarmouk, people live in nylon tents near a garbage dump.
    — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
  • One by one, the players climbed the ladder and snipped a piece of nylon.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2023
  • For a grill brush that won’t damage your grill, nylon is a great option.
    — Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • These eight thin nylon brushes are best used for straw, thread and cap cleaning.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • This band is made of stretchy nylon that is both comfortable to wear and easy to wash.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 27 Sep. 2021
  • The nylon/spandex blend was soft against the skin and did a good job wicking sweat.
    — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This one is waterproof nylon and holds a ton (don’t let the size fool you).
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
  • This dazzling glittery leash is made from durable nylon.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This all-in-one set includes a net, four rackets, and two nylon birdies.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, it’s made with the same hardy nylon used in skydivers’ parachutes.
    — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 19 Nov. 2020

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