rubber band

/ˌrʌbər ˈbænd/
/ˈrʌbə bænd/
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Other forms: rubber bands

Definitions of rubber band
  1. noun
    a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
    synonyms: elastic, elastic band
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    type of:
    band
    a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
    elastic device
    any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched
Pronunciation
US
/ˌrʌbər ˈbænd/
UK
/ˈrʌbə bænd/
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