rubber band

noun

1. a narrow, circular or oblong band of rubber, used for holding things together, as papers or a box and its lid.

rubber band

noun

1. a continuous loop of thin rubber, used to hold papers, etc, together Also calledelastic band

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubber band¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The trio then committed to a measured training routine, which began with Devi using a rubber band or TheraBand instead of a bow, to aim at targets placed at just a 5m distance.

From BBC

Originated and distilled in the city, its strong taste — with notes of rubber bands, licorice and grapefruit — makes it something of a rite passage among local drinkers.

From Salon

He bursts through the door, holding a cross made of forks, spoons, and rubber bands like a shield.

From Literature

In another she found a pencil, along with some paper clips, rubber bands, and a tube of strawberry-scented lip gloss.

From Literature

She had a round silvery container of paper clips and a square purple container of rubber bands.

From Literature