Noun: polyester 'pó-lee,e-stu(r)
- Any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
"The outdoor furniture was made of polyester resin to withstand the elements"
- A complex ester used for making fibers, resins, plastics or as a plasticizer
"The clothing manufacturer used polyester to create wrinkle-resistant fabrics"
- Any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
"He wore a shirt made of wrinkle-resistant polyester"
Derived forms: polyesters
Type of: cloth, ester, fabric, material, plastic, synthetic resin, textile
Encyclopedia: Polyester