elastic band
noun
British
: a thin, flexible loop that is made of rubber and used to hold things together : rubber band
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An extra-wide elastic band keeps the protector securely in place.
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V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
The pull and release of awareness is like an elastic band snapping against my skin.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Never again will your towel slip off while blow drying your hair or applying makeup -- made with a soft elastic band across the back and finished with a Velcro closure in front.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
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V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
The pull and release of awareness is like an elastic band snapping against my skin.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Never again will your towel slip off while blow drying your hair or applying makeup -- made with a soft elastic band across the back and finished with a Velcro closure in front.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for elastic band
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“Elastic band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastic%20band. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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