Words / B1

i-last-ik-BAND/ɪˌlæstɪk ˈbænd/

An elastic band (id: elastic-band) is a small stretchy loop for bundling things (UK). Rubber band is also used in the UK and is the usual US term. A hair band holds hair; an elastic in clothes is sewn in. Collocation: put an elastic band round it. Countable.

Meaning

A small stretchy loop for holding things together (UK; also a rubber band).

Examples

• “An elastic band will keep those letters together.”
• “An elastic band snapped and the letters went everywhere.”
• “Keep a few elastic bands in the kitchen drawer with the string.”

Good to know

an elastic band (UK). Close / US: a rubber band. Contrast: a hair band. Countable loops.

Near in meaning

rubber band

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