rubbery

adjective

rub·​bery ˈrə-b(ə-)rē 

: resembling rubber (as in elasticity, consistency, or texture)

rubbery legs

rubbery cheese

Synonyms of rubbery

• stretch
• plastic
• flexible
• rubberlike
• stretchy
• elastic
• resilient

Examples of rubbery in a Sentence

The hard-boiled eggs were tough and rubbery.

Her legs were rubbery when she stepped off the roller coaster.

Recent Examples on the Web

Steaming traps moisture, leaving them rubbery and less flavorful. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

Its moist, steamy environment prevents browning and turns skins pale, rubbery, and unappetizing. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

During the traditional preparation process, calcium is added, which gives the jelly its distinctive firm and rubbery texture. — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

On the other hand, acoustic cavities can be 3D-nanoprinted using standard plastics, rubbery polymers, or glass. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rubbery

• shrubbery