How to Use elastic band in a Sentence

elastic band

noun
  • With their thick elastic band snug around my head, my goggles didn’t budge an inch.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The faux leather cover is durable and secured with an elastic band.
    — Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Sticky sap stretched between my fingers like an elastic band.
    — Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Take the straight edge of the sheet and fold it toward the elastic band about halfway.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Or how the elastic band on your sweats suddenly fits on your waist—not below it.
    — Women's Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The pull and release of awareness is like an elastic band snapping against my skin.
    — Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The criss-cross straps in the back provide extra support, as does the elastic band at the base.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • Rodríguez scooped up the mannequin's hair into an elastic band and smoothed the bumps with a brush.
    — Ben De La Cruz, NPR, 16 June 2024
  • The wearable weights come with an adjustable elastic band that is large enough to fit most wrist and ankle sizes.
    — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Girth-hitch an elastic band to an anchor at ground level, and stand facing away from the anchor.
    — Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Ariana-ing a few times a month won't kill you, but try a loose braid or a low pony with an elastic band instead.
    — Tomoko Takeda Canel, Seventeen, 26 Oct. 2017
  • The wider elastic band, then covered in a hair-loving fabric, is the best way to secure your hair.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, there’s a handy elastic band to keep the planner closed and a pen holder to write something down quickly.
    — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The machine consisted of a wheel mounted to the middle of a wall and a long elastic band.
    — Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Male students wear a more compact version, known as a garter, which is held to the upper arm with an elastic band.
    — Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2023
  • The high waist and elastic band is stretchy and comfortable, and the two side pockets allow for a place to put your phone.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
  • The high waist and elastic band are stretchy and comfortable, and the two side pockets allow for a place to put your phone.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Their high waistline includes a button closure at the front and an elastic band at the back for comfort.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024
  • An elastic band that slides over a trolley rounds out its exterior features.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023
  • This cap did come with an elastic band already sewn into the wig, however, the wig is a little big on my head.
    — Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
  • With an elastic band for easy slip-on and slip-off, these boots come in a variety of neutral colors to match any outfit.
    — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The stacking boxes are held in place by an elastic band that keeps everything securely in place.
    — Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • The bra’s pre-molded cups help keep breasts in place, while the soft elastic band under the bra cups is just snug enough to help lock the bra cups in place.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • An extra-wide elastic band keeps the protector securely in place.
    — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • An elastic band that connects the plates and wraps tightly around the back of the speaker acts as a carry handle or can be used to hang it.
    — PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
  • There’s even a pocket in the back for collecting loose slips of paper—don’t worry, there’s an elastic band that keeps the book closed.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • What to Consider The waist swaps out the classic drawstring for an elastic band.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, its elastic band and magnetic clasp keep everything secure.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
  • That being said, some sheets below that range may fit taller beds if the elastic band is sufficiently thick, but note that sheets will shrink over time.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
  • Its strap is a stylish beaded bracelet that’s made with a stretchy, elastic band that conforms to your wrist, preventing it from slipping off your arm.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

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