rubbery

adjective

ˈrə-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce rubbery (audio)
Definition of rubberynext
as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted mozzarella is a rubbery cheese known to every pizza lover

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Recent Examples of rubbery The worst are rubbery, slimy slices — pulling one out of the package is very much like reaching into a Halloween slime bucket. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Higuchi was already at home in this rubbery soundworld, but his determination to work out his own feelings in this already frenzied context pushes his music past the cartoonish and into the truly demonic. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026 The bag is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), a type of rubbery, flexible plastic that’s water-resistant, which adds to its practicality. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 But if the rubbery disposition is a step too far, dip your toe in the trend with more approachable alternatives. — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rubbery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
  1. stretch
  2. plastic
  3. flexible
  4. stretchy
  5. elastic
  6. resilient
Adjective
  • Its stretch material lends mobility and a fully relaxed fit, while the full-zipper closure helps block out the elements.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The non-stretch cotton fabric gives them a structured, straight drape, while the classic five-pocket design keeps the style simple enough to dress up or down.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings block about 33% of incoming heat.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On the side streets, small stands sell bad food and plastic trinkets, while a few Travellers, Ireland’s indigenous nomads, work rival fortune-telling franchises.
    — Susan Neiman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • Doctors insert a thin, flexible catheter into a blood vessel and steer it up to the heart using real-time imaging guidance to place a sealing device.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Demand for oil plunged during the war — much more than oil industry analysts had expected — proving that the world is much more flexible about its oil usage than previously believed.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Lightly lined wireless cups add shape without bulky padding, while stretchy side bands smooth under clothing.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretchy
Adjective
  • Snap on the dough hook and knead on medium-low speed until the dough is soft, slack, smooth, and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The four zippered compartments have transparent panels and elastic straps to hold bottles upright, so everything stays visible and organized instead of buried in a pile.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • The stronger-than-expected numbers have fed funds futures traders betting on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as the data points to a resilient labor market alongside inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • These resources can be used to breed new varieties of crops that are higher yielding, more resilient to climate change, and more nutritious.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of resilient

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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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