"Spandex" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Spandex is a variation of the polyester-polyurethane fiber, primarily utilized for activewear and other events demanding high flexibility, due to its exceptional elasticity, combined with softness and quick drying capabilities.
Word: Spandex
Example Sentences:
The yoga pants I bought last week are made of stretchy spandex material, they are very comfortable.
The narrow strips of fabric used to sew the back of the dress are made from thin spandex threads.
Clothing manufacturers often add spandex to cotton fabrics to increase their elasticity.
The workout suit is made primarily from polyester with some spandex added for ultimate flexibility.
Special spandex fabric is used for surgical gloves to ensure a snug but airtight fit.
A traditional Greek spinach pastry or savory pie, often served as a side dish or light meal. The word "spanakopites" comes from the Greek words "spanakos" (σπανάκι, meaning spinach) and "pites" (πίτες, meaning pastry).
A structural element in masonry construction constructed over an arch, a doorway, a window, or a bracket to fill the space between the arch or opening and the surrounding wall.
A spandrel is the triangular space, often decorative, formed by the intersection of two mineral arches, particularly in Islamic architecture, or in the spaces between the arches of a bridge or between two connecting vaults in a building. It is also referred to as a panel between vine of an arch and a column, an arch etc., thus, a filling portion between the arch or ribbed vault of a building.