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

If storing the scallions in the refrigerator, cover them loosely with a bag and secure the bag in place with a rubber band. — Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Use a rubber band or masking tape to secure the soaking bag to the showerhead. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026

Next, loop three of four rubber bands together to make a chain, and wrap it around the middle. — Rhett Allain, Wired News, 13 June 2026

After a while, each death was like being flicked by a rubber band. — Literary Hub, 10 June 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