rubber band

noun

: a continuous band of rubber used in various ways (as for holding together a sheaf of papers)

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To create humidity, cover the plant with a plastic bag and secure it with a rubber band. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Step 3 Cover the jar with the lid or multiple layers of cheesecloth secured with a rubber band and set aside at room temperature and out of direct sunlight to ferment until the liquid is very bubbly and the peppers are tangy, 3–5 days. —

Alex Testere, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2024 Somebody sits in a room and tries to figure out how far the rubber band can stretch. —

Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Tie the bag's handles around the faucet or showerhead or secure it with a rubber band and soak until any grime has loosened. 10. —

Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rubber band