silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsi-lə-ˌkōn 
: any of various polymeric organic silicon compounds obtained as oils, greases, or plastics and used especially for water-resistant and heat-resistant lubricants, varnishes, binders, and electric insulators
Examples of silicone in a Sentence
a prosthesis made of silicone
Recent Examples on the Web
The most expensive dolls are made of full body silicone, and those can cost up to $6,000 and even beyond that.
—
David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The pink Chiclets are books, more than 3000 of them — molded in silicone, cast in resin — incorporated into the walls, the stairs and the floor.
—Elisabeth Egan Chase Castor, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Users say the soft silicone feels like skin, which amps the illusion of being eaten out.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
Case in point: These odor-free silicone scrubber sponges are antibacterial and can be sanitized in the dishwasher.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
The silicone is a good level of squishy – firm, yet soft – and gives off a strong, but not too strong, spray.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Soft silicone materials around the eyes and straps, and polycarbonate lenses are the best materials for kids' goggles.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
Opt for a 7-inch chef’s knife that’ll handily slice through even the toughest of ingredients, then grab a 33-piece silicone utensil set that’s 50 percent off; the pack comes with a number of essentials, including a pasta server and a slotted spoon.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
In a pinch, a high-sided plate with a silicone lid can work, with the caveat that this method will not seal in the fish and its smells without a tight seal.
—Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The pink Chiclets are books, more than 3000 of them — molded in silicone, cast in resin — incorporated into the walls, the stairs and the floor.
—Elisabeth Egan Chase Castor, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Users say the soft silicone feels like skin, which amps the illusion of being eaten out.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
Case in point: These odor-free silicone scrubber sponges are antibacterial and can be sanitized in the dishwasher.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
The silicone is a good level of squishy – firm, yet soft – and gives off a strong, but not too strong, spray.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Soft silicone materials around the eyes and straps, and polycarbonate lenses are the best materials for kids' goggles.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
Opt for a 7-inch chef’s knife that’ll handily slice through even the toughest of ingredients, then grab a 33-piece silicone utensil set that’s 50 percent off; the pack comes with a number of essentials, including a pasta server and a slotted spoon.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
In a pinch, a high-sided plate with a silicone lid can work, with the caveat that this method will not seal in the fish and its smells without a tight seal.
—Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'silicone.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near silicone
Cite this Entry
“Silicone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicone. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn
: any of various silicon compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen, are obtained as oily or greasy substances or plastics, and are used especially for water-resistant and heat-resistant lubricants and varnishes
Medical Definition
silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn
: any of various polymeric organic silicon compounds which are obtained as oils, greases, or plastics and some of which have been used as surgical implants
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share