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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It’s constructed with an elastic band that seamlessly stretches around your bustline to lift without any jabbing or restricting, which can occur with wired styles.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Burley wore maternity shorts with an elastic band to make room for the babies growing inside her.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
Their high waistline includes a button closure at the front and an elastic band at the back for comfort.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024
Amani, who is now suing the Knoxville Police Department and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for the encounter, said officers misplaced the elastic band of the spit hood that is supposed to go around the neck, and Amani struggled to breathe after the band was caught in their mouth.
—Daphne Duret, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
The Drifting Series doesn't come with fancy lumbar or head support, only the standard cushions that sit against the chair back or attach to the top with an elastic band.
—PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
The high-quality hardcover notebook has a sturdy binding, plus nice-to-haves like numbered pages, a page-marking ribbon, a back pocket, and an elastic band to keep the whole thing closed when not in use.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2024
Plus, its elastic band and magnetic clasp keep everything secure.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
And the thick Velcro closure keeps everything in place the way a floppy elastic band could never.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Burley wore maternity shorts with an elastic band to make room for the babies growing inside her.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
Their high waistline includes a button closure at the front and an elastic band at the back for comfort.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024
Amani, who is now suing the Knoxville Police Department and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for the encounter, said officers misplaced the elastic band of the spit hood that is supposed to go around the neck, and Amani struggled to breathe after the band was caught in their mouth.
—Daphne Duret, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
The Drifting Series doesn't come with fancy lumbar or head support, only the standard cushions that sit against the chair back or attach to the top with an elastic band.
—PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
The high-quality hardcover notebook has a sturdy binding, plus nice-to-haves like numbered pages, a page-marking ribbon, a back pocket, and an elastic band to keep the whole thing closed when not in use.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2024
Plus, its elastic band and magnetic clasp keep everything secure.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
And the thick Velcro closure keeps everything in place the way a floppy elastic band could never.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
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“Elastic band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastic%20band. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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