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 Cook scallops to 145°F for safety, avoid overcooking to prevent a rubbery texture. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 Microwaving can even soften the avocados unevenly, causing some areas to become mushy and leaving other parts rubbery and unappetizing. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 The sandals are totally waterproof, thanks to the rubbery EVA composition. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026 Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 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
  • Do the Guardians try to trade him by August 3, or keep him for their stretch run?
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The Dallas Mavericks are acquiring a stretch big man to put next to Cooper Flagg.
    — Christian Clark, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • Residents didn’t want the plastic white bollards Charlotte typically uses.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • The complaint also alleges that the companies failed to adopt alternative designs and perpetuated the misconception that plastic filters are biodegradable or can be disposed of in public without significant consequence.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • Alongside it, Ring has also taken the covers off the Outdoor Camera (2nd Gen), adding sharper 2K video, improved low-light performance, and more flexible installation options to one of its most versatile security cameras.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The footbed is lined with soft, breathable microfiber, and the lightweight EVA midsole provides flexible support to help reduce pressure on your joints.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Plus, they’re made from a soft and stretchy cotton blend that’ll keep you comfortable amid all-day wear.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • The bottoms have a stretchy waistband that comfortably sits on her waist, and the two pieces create an effortlessly relaxed look.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of stretchy
Adjective
  • The nylon-spandex blend offers lightweight, just-right stretch while a high-rise elastic waistband lays flat without digging in.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
  • This short set makes casual days on the beach a breeze, with shorts that feature an elastic waistband, an adjustable drawstring, and deep pockets.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • Part of the point of Wade’s book is that individual people proved individually resilient, and life carried on.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
  • The oil market has proven defiantly resilient, but that tenacity faces its biggest threat since the start of the Iran war.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of resilient

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