spandex

American  

[span-deks] / ˈspæn dɛks /

noun

Chemistry.

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

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spandex British  

/ ˈspændɛks /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of spandex

First recorded in 1955–60; anagram of expands

Example Sentences

The team behind Vecna opted for a blend of prosthetics, appliances and a spandex suit to film Season 5.

From Los Angeles Times

Benedict dives into the normalization of comedic actors putting on 30 pounds of muscle to convincingly wear spandex and crack jokes at alien hordes.

From Salon

He and his staff responded by finding a local tailor and a second-hand sewing machine, and establishing a workshop right inside the rehab facility — using spandex instead of the usual material.

From Salon

“What about the kids? What about me?” she says, huffing away in her avatar’s spandex skeleton costume.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times