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rubber band
noun
: a continuous band of rubber used in various ways (as for holding together a sheaf of papers)
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Make sure the leaves don’t come into contact with the water and use a rubber band to loosely secure the bag in place.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Strong magnetic coils in the tokamak confine the plasma, a task scientists describe as like holding Jell-O together using rubber bands.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Plus the mess-free assembly using rubber bands means no glue is required.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
The treatment may produce a stinging sensation, similar to being snapped by a rubber band.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
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“Rubber band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubber%20band. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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rubber band
noun
: a continuous band made of rubber for holding things together : elastic
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