Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

silicone

[sil-i-kohn] / ˈsɪl ɪˌkoʊn /
NOUN
lubricant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
WD40™


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

To achieve a similar impact, Johnson appears to be wearing a muscular silicone suit over his 6-foot-5 frame, but the extra padding just makes his head look puny.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Another reader stores leftovers and produce in Mason jars or reusable silicone bags instead of disposable zip-top bags.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

“Freeze in ice cube trays or silicone cupcake trays, bag, and label. You will never buy bouillon again.”

From Salon May 30, 2026

Nail polish formulations were coated onto a silicone mat and the resistance of the dried films were measured; formulations with noninfinite resistance were tested on capacitive touchscreens.

From Science Daily Mar. 26, 2026

He secured the pea-sized transmitter with a dab of silicone.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

For Morin, who's spent years experimenting with silicones and other polymers, the practical considerations of adaptable materials are informing, and informed by, the philosophical.

From Science Daily Oct. 23, 2023

Meanwhile, MGS features widely in consumer goods, including aluminum alloys used in car manufacturing as well as silicones that go into cosmetics, sealants and batteries.

From Washington Post Jun. 24, 2021

The general consensus is that while any product can be marked “clean,” a true clean product avoids the use of ingredients like parabens, sulfates, silicones, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.

From Slate Feb. 5, 2019

All five options are vegan and none contains sulphates, silicones, parabens or toxic dyes.

From The Guardian Jul. 15, 2017

She learned, from women who posted long instructions, to avoid shampoos with silicones, to use a leave-in conditioner on wet hair, to sleep in a satin scarf.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training