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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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.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Once your hair is dry, loosely gather it at the nape of your neck and begin braiding downwards, securing the end with a clear elastic band.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
This linen-blend set includes a billowy boat neck crop tank with a stretchy elastic band at the bottom, plus a pair of flowy, wide-leg pants with two functional pockets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The elastic band isn’t too tight, and the mask does a solid job at blocking out most light.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Once your hair is dry, loosely gather it at the nape of your neck and begin braiding downwards, securing the end with a clear elastic band.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
This linen-blend set includes a billowy boat neck crop tank with a stretchy elastic band at the bottom, plus a pair of flowy, wide-leg pants with two functional pockets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The elastic band isn’t too tight, and the mask does a solid job at blocking out most light.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
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“Elastic band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastic%20band. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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