rubber band

noun

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

Examples of rubber band in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There had to be some pulling of the face up, and it would be clipped into the hair, like with a rubber band that kept it in place, and above that would be the form of the actual hole in the face, the scar. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

In a video shared on social media, the 32-year-old Cubs outfielder is seen walking toward left field before tossing a baseball with $300 attached by several rubber bands into the crowd. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

The formula is infused with niacinamide, vitamin C, a peptide complex, hydrolyzed collagen, and salmon DNA, which explains why my skin always looks brighter, feels pillow soft, and has the elasticity of a rubber band. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Trim excess cheesecloth around the edge of the metal ring or rubber band to limit the wicking of water, which can cause a mess on countertops. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rubber band

• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand
• hinterland
• motherland

Kids Definition

rubber band

noun

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