ny ‧ lon /ˈnaɪlɒn $ -lɑːn/ BrE AmE noun
[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Origin: Invented word ]
1 . [uncountable] a strong artificial material that is used to make plastics, clothes, rope etc:
nylon fabric
The tent was made of nylon.
2 . nylons [plural] old-fashioned women’s ↑ stocking s that are made of nylon