I. ˈpä-lē-ˌes-tər, ˌpä-lē-ˈ noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary
Date: 1929
: any of a group of polymers that consist basically of repeated units of an ester and are used especially in making fibers or plastics ; also : a product (as a fiber or fabric) composed of polyester
• poly·es·ter·i·fi·ca·tion -e-ˌster-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən noun
II. adjective
Date: 1975
: characterized by inelegant or unsophisticated middle-class taste
polyester suburbs
polyester folks