Poly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural pol·ies.
  1. polyester (def. 2):a blend of poly and cotton.
  2. a fabric or garment made of polyester.
adjective
  1. made of or containing polyester: a poly swimsuit.
adjective Informal.
  1. noting or relating to polyamory; polyamorous: They’re in a poly relationship.
  2. identifying as polyamorous: They’re not monogamous, they’re poly.
  1. a combining form with the meanings “much, many” and, in chemistry, “polymeric,” used in the formation of compound words: polyandrous; polyculture; polyethylene.
abbreviation
  1. polytechnic.
noun plural polys
  1. informal short for polytechnic
adjective
  1. informal short for polyester
  2. informal short for polythene
combining form
  1. more than one; many or much
  2. having an excessive or abnormal number or amount
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