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polys

polys

8.4
Cloth or clothes made from polyester, a light man-made material
  • noun
  • /ˈpɑːliz/
  • Informal
translation icon : poliéster
  • Many sports uniforms are made from lightweight polys that dry quickly.

Examples

  • The store had a sale on patterned polys perfect for making dresses.

  • She bought several colorful polys for her summer wardrobe at the market.

  • I love wearing polys during the summer.

  • These polys are really comfortable!

  • She bought several colorful polys for her summer wardrobe at the market.

  • Many sports uniforms are made from lightweight polys that dry quickly.

  • The store had a sale on patterned polys perfect for making dresses.

Synonyms

polyester
vspolys
41 3.2

A strong, light man-made material that people use to make clothes and plastic things

is an informal plural name for garments or fabrics made from that material
poly
vspolys
  • Informal
4 7.5

Fabric or clothing made from polyester

is the plural form used for more than one such item

Surface Forms

polys plural

Morphology

polys = poly (transparent) = poly + s

This is a regular plural formed from the clipped noun 'poly', so the plural meaning is directly predictable from the base.

Etymology

Polys as fabric is short for polyester, and the poly- part means 'many' because the material is made from many small parts joined together, like a polymer. So polys refers to items made of polyester, and the idea of 'many' parts helps you remember the word.