rubber band
noun
: a continuous band of rubber used in various ways (as for holding together a sheaf of papers)
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Don't wrap silver in newspapers or use rubber bands since these items contain chemicals that can react with silver.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
To remedy, fill a plastic bag with water and vinegar, then tie a rubber band around the faucet head.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Then, wrap a rubber band around the sock to create two sections.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
There are no plastic bags or even rubber bands to keep carrots and scallions in bunches.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
To remedy, fill a plastic bag with water and vinegar, then tie a rubber band around the faucet head.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Then, wrap a rubber band around the sock to create two sections.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
There are no plastic bags or even rubber bands to keep carrots and scallions in bunches.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rubber band
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“Rubber band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubber%20band. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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