elastic band

noun

British
: a thin, flexible loop that is made of rubber and used to hold things together : rubber band

Examples of elastic band in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The high waist and elastic band is stretchy and comfortable, and the two side pockets allow for a place to put your phone. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024 Activity Guidelines The American Heart Association recommends performing resistance training, like with an elastic band, at least two times weekly. Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024 This one from Barefoot Caribou has two interior pockets, a zippered pocket, and two elastic band sections to keep your haircare devices and accessories neatly tucked away. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024 Rodríguez scooped up the mannequin's hair into an elastic band and smoothed the bumps with a brush. Ben De La Cruz, NPR, 16 June 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 2 Oct. 2024.

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