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

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

The firemen on The Pile looking for their brothers used rubber bands to fasten those cards to their helmets, the way a soldier might store a pack of cigarettes. — Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Sprague also referenced the rubber bands Clancy used to strangle the children. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Wrap a rubber band around dispenser pump bottle necks to make toiletries last longer. — The Spruce, 20 Aug. 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