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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Its deep pockets ensure a secure hold on even thick mattresses, and the 360-degree elastic band offers extra grip — making light work of taking the cover on and off.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The machine consisted of a wheel mounted to the middle of a wall and a long elastic band.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The high waist and elastic band are stretchy and comfortable, and the two side pockets allow for a place to put your phone.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
As Zendaya well knows, when a ballet student first begins their training, they are given soft leather or cotton shoes with a simple elastic band that slips easily onto the foot.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The machine consisted of a wheel mounted to the middle of a wall and a long elastic band.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The high waist and elastic band are stretchy and comfortable, and the two side pockets allow for a place to put your phone.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
As Zendaya well knows, when a ballet student first begins their training, they are given soft leather or cotton shoes with a simple elastic band that slips easily onto the foot.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
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 Sep. 2025.
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