elastic band
noun
British
: a thin, flexible loop that is made of rubber and used to hold things together : rubber band
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The glasses have removable temples that can be swapped out for an elastic band, as well as a rubberized nose pad and anti-grip temple tips to ensure a proper fit.
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Layla Ilchi, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
Plus, there’s a handy elastic band to keep the planner closed and a pen holder to write something down quickly.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
There are a couple of additional slots in the cover, an elastic band inside for cash, and a slot on the back that’s ideal for the optional tracker card.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
As trees grow, the elastic band wrapped around their trunk stretches and transmits data directly to a computer.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Layla Ilchi, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
Plus, there’s a handy elastic band to keep the planner closed and a pen holder to write something down quickly.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
There are a couple of additional slots in the cover, an elastic band inside for cash, and a slot on the back that’s ideal for the optional tracker card.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
As trees grow, the elastic band wrapped around their trunk stretches and transmits data directly to a computer.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for elastic band
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“Elastic band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastic%20band. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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