1. things made up of various parts or elements; combinations of different materials or components
Usage: plural form
2. materials made by combining two or more different substances to create stronger or lighter products
Usage: engineering; materials science
3. plants belonging to the daisy family, characterized by flower heads made of many small flowers
Usage: botany; also called Compositae

Examples

• The airplane wings were made from lightweight composites.
• Carbon fiber composites are stronger than steel but much lighter.
• The artist created beautiful composites by blending different photographs.
• Sunflowers and daisies are examples of composites in the plant kingdom.
• Modern sports equipment often uses advanced composites for better performance.
• The bridge was constructed using concrete composites reinforced with steel fibers.