rubbery
adjective
rub·bery
ˈrə-b(ə-)rē 
: resembling rubber (as in elasticity, consistency, or texture)
rubbery legs
rubbery cheese
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.
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Garlic Storing garlic in the fridge can mess with its texture, turning it rubbery, according to Lindsay-Adler.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Frozen broccoli tends to turn out rubbery, while peppers lose their crisp texture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The rubbery material provides breathability and keeps the wetness from soaking your bras or clothing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Frozen broccoli tends to turn out rubbery, while peppers lose their crisp texture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The rubbery material provides breathability and keeps the wetness from soaking your bras or clothing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rubbery
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubbery. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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