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spandex

Pronunciation: /ˈspandɛks/

Definition of spandex

noun

[mass noun]

a type of stretchy polyurethane fabric: [as modifier]:gold spandex leggings

Origin:

1950s: an arbitrary formation from expand

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Definition of spandex in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

span ⁴
span of control
span-worm
Span.
spanakopita
spandex
spandrel
spandrel wall
spang
spangle
spangle gall

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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