rubber band

noun

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

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Methods included putting pebbles between a dog’s toes, tying rubber bands around their feet, or even just swapping out one dog for another. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 17 Nov. 2024 Fasten it around the shower head using a rubber band. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 When these plates become stuck together, stress builds in the crust of the Earth — like a rubber band being stretched. David Bressan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 Cinch the ends of the napkins with rubber bands or ribbon. 16 Halloween Snacks for Kids to Fright and Delight 02 of 08 2002: DIY Halloween Garland This Halloween swag is the perfect combination of cute and spooky. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rubber band 

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rubber band was in 1844

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“Rubber band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubber%20band. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

rubber band

noun
: a continuous band made of rubber for holding things together : elastic

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