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 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 Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 8 May 2026 Kylie Jenner’s nipple-exposing Schiaparelli was half-nude, rubbery bodysuit, half giant ballgown. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 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
  • The Dallas Mavericks are acquiring a stretch big man to put next to Cooper Flagg.
    — Christian Clark, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Like many of Levi’s best-selling styles, they’re made from 100-percent cotton and have a non-stretch fit.
    — Iman Balagam, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • Liquid toiletries must come in dispensers larger than 180 milliliters rather than tiny plastic bottles.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Transfer into glass containers (not plastic), and pop into the fridge.
    — Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • Existing furniture and materials are reused in line with the brand’s B Corp certification, while new elements have been designed for flexible use across different collections and layouts.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Made entirely from flexible, compliant materials, the system eliminates the need for conventional electronic sensors and control circuits, reducing complexity and potential failure points.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • The bronzer offers semi-sheer pigment in just two surprisingly stretchy shades.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • This weekend’s steepest deals also include solar lights for fence posts, bird feeders, stretchy jeans, swimsuit cover-ups, and kitchen tools that make cooking easier and quicker.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Definition of stretchy
Adjective
  • The wide-leg silhouette is universally flattering, and the smocked elastic waistband makes these easy to wear for hours on end, even on a red-eye flight.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • The pleated front gives them a slightly dressier feel, while the elastic back waistband keeps them comfortable and stretchy.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • The study proposes 12 strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, including expanding funding tools, improving tax incentives, supporting distribution and promotion, and recognizing the operational costs needed to build resilient production companies.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Despite their simple on-off style, the shoes have a rugged, resilient design that’s fit to take on long walks and tough trails.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 July 2026
Definition of resilient

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