spandex

[ span-deks ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a synthetic fiber composed of a long-chain polymer, used chiefly in the manufacture of garments to add elasticity.

spandex

/ ˈspændɛks /

noun

1. a type of synthetic stretch fabric made from polyurethane fibre

Word History and Origins

Origin of spandex¹

First recorded in 1955–60; anagram of expands

Word History and Origins

Origin of spandex¹

C20: coined from an anagram of expands

Example Sentences

I wouldn’t want to go on if I was overweight or wearing spandex.

From Los Angeles Times

Appearing sans spandex like a cartoon character on stage as his real-persona-denying-his-persona and wearing a cross, the aging Hulk gave a fake motivational talk to a room full of “real Americans.”

From Salon

But Kripke said that he and Starr were careful not to make Homelander not just a blond replica of Trump in a cape and spandex.

From Los Angeles Times

Hollywood and the nation’s movie theaters are finding out what a lack of spandex, capes and other hallmarks of billion-dollar action means for the box office.

From Los Angeles Times

The men’s option showed a tank top and spandex bike shorts.

From Salon