Words / B1

rub-uh-BAND/ˌrʌbə ˈbænd/

A rubber band (id: rubber-band) is a small elastic loop for holding things together (UK; also an elastic band). A hair bobble is for hair; sellotape sticks. Class: a rubber band is for the worksheet bundle; flicking one in the hall is a behaviour log.

Meaning

A small elastic loop for holding things together (UK; also an elastic band).

Examples

• “A rubber band is for the worksheet bundle; flicking one in the hall is a behaviour log.”
• “Rubber bands in the post room are for letters; wearing one as a bracelet still snaps and is a first-aid risk.”

Good to know

a rubber band (UK). Close: an elastic band. Contrast: a hair bobble / sellotape. Class / office. Countable bands. Mix-up: a rubber in UK English is also an eraser; a rubber band is the elastic loop.

Near in meaning

elastic band

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