Definition of "lycra"

In recent seasons fetishwear has found its way onto the catwalk, with vinyl, PVC and lycra featuring among the most unlikely designer offerings.

1996, Caryn Franklin, Franklin on fashion

Much of the lycra on show began life hugging torsos on other continents.

2009 January 16, Xan Rice, “One man's quest to find first black winner of the Tour de France”, in The Guardian‎