rubber band

noun

: a continuous band of rubber used in various ways (as for holding together a sheaf of papers)

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Hefty yet supple, the rubber band felt secure without feeling heavy. Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026 Remove all plastic, rubber bands, and other packaging from your bouquet. Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026 Feeling like a rubber band snapping at your skin, the electric shock sensations is likely because of changes in estrogen impacting the signaling between nerves. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026 The remaining cords and chargers should be wrapped up and secured with a rubber band or tie. Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rubber band

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rubber band was in 1844

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“Rubber band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubber%20band. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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rubber band

noun
: a continuous band made of rubber for holding things together : elastic

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