Lurex

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations'Lurex', 'lurex': /ˈlʊərɛks/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(lŏŏr′eks)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Lur•ex  (lŏŏr′eks),USA pronunciation [Trademark.]
  1. Textiles, Trademarksa brand of metallic yarn, made of laminated aluminum foil and transparent film sliced into narrow strips.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Lurex /ˈlʊərɛks/ n trademark
  1. a thin metallic thread coated with plastic
  2. fabric containing such thread, which gives it a glittering appearance

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