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

These two rubber bands in our throat are affected by everything from hormones to psychology to a bad day to a horrible night’s sleep to the sniffles or whatever. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 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

On Thursday, one second grade class worked in their groups to design a device out of rubber bands and pipe cleaner that could build a tower of cups without using their hands. — Miami Herald, 13 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