O-ring

noun

ˈō-ˌriŋ

: a ring (as of synthetic rubber) used as a gasket

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The waist is adjustable for a custom fit, and there’s an O-ring for attaching keys, gloves or lift tickets. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 The ankle-high style was crafted in a warm red-brown leather, featuring silver O-ring hardware at the sides. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Its Aloe Flip-Flops are an easy, supportive summer sandal with a polished touch thanks to the O-ring hardware. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 May 2026 Both the tinder storage and ferro tube sections of the Pen-metheus are sealed off with O-rings to prevent any moisture penetration. — New Atlas, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for O-ring

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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