neoprene

[ nee-uh-preen ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in sportswear and crepe soles for shoes.

neoprene

/ ˈniːəʊˌpriːn /

noun

1. a synthetic rubber obtained by the polymerization of chloroprene. It is resistant to oil and ageing and is used in waterproof products, such as diving suits, paints, and adhesives

neoprene

/ nē′ə-prēn′ /

1. A tough, synthetic rubber that is resistant to the effects of oils, solvents, heat, and weather. Neoprene is a polymer whose basic constituent is chlorinated butadiene. Neoprene was one of the first synthetic rubbers to be developed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neoprene¹

First recorded in 1935–40; neo- + (chloro)prene

Word History and Origins

Origin of neoprene¹

C20: from neo- + pr ( opyl ) + -ene

Example Sentences

The soft neoprene handles are easy-grip and non-slip to protect your hands against friction.

From Popular-Science

YoukeeThis reusable neoprene lunch bag lacks all the zipper compartments and dense insulation of other lunch totes on this list.

From Popular-Science

Our tester also found it to be pleasantly stretchy and comparable to the conventional neoprene top he typically wears.

From Outside Online

Its 100 percent waterproof, 13-inch-high upper, which is insulated with seven millimeters of neoprene insulation, creates additional warmth and protection in high snow.

From Outside Online

Undoubtedly elevated, the collection also pulls in elements of comfort by way wool neoprene and sporty, ribbed cuffs.

From Essence.com

At John Galliano, designer Bill Gaytten presented a collection of neoprene jackets, electric colors, and chic baseball hats.

From The Daily Beast

There were flirty dresses, oversized neoprene sweatshirts and tunics, and leather jackets.

From The Daily Beast

Closing out the presentation, Rocky emerged in a neoprene zip-up and scrunched-up drop-crotch pants.

From The Daily Beast

The gentle tops were paired with neoprene trousers; dresses were made more engaging thanks to the precision of laser-cut details.

From The Daily Beast

It is made of chicken wire and neoprene, and was donated to Jones by a fan.

From The Daily Beast

Not only that, the white Mylar plasti-skin was a lot smoother than the servos' heavy neoprene.

From Project Gutenberg

Long creases appeared in his big neoprene chest as he slumped hopelessly in his chair.

From Project Gutenberg

Joel Latham felt a hardness at his heel, an irritating lump inside his neoprene boot.

From Project Gutenberg

It wasn't a leather, it wasn't a rubber, it was like a neoprene.

From Project Gutenberg

Scotty spent the time on a small repair job, taping up the neoprene gasoline hoses that carried fuel to the houseboat motors.

From Project Gutenberg