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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Nevertheless, this is fixable—either by trimming the elastic band or replacing it with a smaller one for a tighter fit.
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
The double-lined, reversible design offers full coverage, and the elastic band fits snugly without leaving marks.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 Apr. 2025
Take the straight edge of the sheet and fold it toward the elastic band about halfway.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
The glasses have removable temples that can be swapped out for an elastic band, as well as a rubberized nose pad and anti-grip temple tips to ensure a proper fit.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
The double-lined, reversible design offers full coverage, and the elastic band fits snugly without leaving marks.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 Apr. 2025
Take the straight edge of the sheet and fold it toward the elastic band about halfway.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
The glasses have removable temples that can be swapped out for an elastic band, as well as a rubberized nose pad and anti-grip temple tips to ensure a proper fit.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 19 Feb. 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 21 May. 2025.
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