rubber band
noun
: a continuous band of rubber used in various ways (as for holding together a sheaf of papers)
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Secure both ends with a rubber band before placing the towel behind your back.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 May 2026
Now the pages are yellowed; the rubber band rotted away years ago.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Your wife has an irrational aversion to rubber band germs.
—John Hodgman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Hold the bag securely in place with a rubber band, and let the showerhead sit in the vinegar for at least an hour.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 May 2026
Now the pages are yellowed; the rubber band rotted away years ago.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Your wife has an irrational aversion to rubber band germs.
—John Hodgman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Hold the bag securely in place with a rubber band, and let the showerhead sit in the vinegar for at least an hour.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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