kevlar
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Meaning · English
A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kevlar” mean?
A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.
Is “kevlar” formal or informal?
kevlar is generally slang.