How to Use elastic band in a Sentence

elastic band

noun
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  • The criss-cross straps in the back provide extra support, as does the elastic band at the base.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • The faux leather cover is durable and secured with an elastic band.
    — Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Mar. 2023
  • 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 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
  • What to Consider The waist swaps out the classic drawstring for an elastic band.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Or how the elastic band on your sweats suddenly fits on your waist—not below it.
    — Women's Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • 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, 1 May 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The camisole top is designed with adjustable shoulder straps, a V-neck, and a low-cut back, while the shorts include two side slits and an elastic band waistline.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Made from a soft and stretchy blend of cotton, spandex, and polyester blend, the dress has short sleeves and an elastic band at the midsection to cinch your waist and show off your figure.
    — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
  • What to Consider: An elastic band called the WireStrap is required to keep it flat when folded.
    — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
  • And the thick Velcro closure keeps everything in place the way a floppy elastic band could never.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Nov. 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
  • 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 Drifting Series doesn't come with fancy lumbar or head support, only the standard cushions that sit against the chair back or attach to the top with an elastic band.
    — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
  • An elastic band that slides over a trolley rounds out its exterior features.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Burley wore maternity shorts with an elastic band to make room for the babies growing inside her.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Its full flexible skirt has an elastic band for a tight fit around mattresses up to 14 inches deep and crib mattresses up to 6 inches deep.
    — Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
  • This bungee-style band from Nike is constructed with a fabric sleeve over top of the rubber elastic band, which protects your skin and body hair from uncomfortable pinching.
    — Men's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The high-quality hardcover notebook has a sturdy binding, plus nice-to-haves like numbered pages, a page-marking ribbon, a back pocket, and an elastic band to keep the whole thing closed when not in use.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Her trainer takes a different approach to achieve them, boxing for upper body strength, air-suspending crunches, and squats with an elastic band.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Sep. 2023
  • With a baggy fit, two thick black lines on the sides, and an elastic band, these were, as a friend pointed out when posting the outfit to Instagram stories, reminiscent of basketball shorts.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, its elastic band and magnetic clasp keep everything secure.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
  • There’s a little pocket on the inside cover, an integrated bookmark, and an elastic band closure.
    — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 18 Aug. 2023
  • It’s constructed with an elastic band that seamlessly stretches around your bustline to lift without any jabbing or restricting, which can occur with wired styles.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Features Many journals come with additional features, including daily or weekly planning pages, elastic band bookmarks, motivational or inspirational quotes, stickers, and stories to inspire your own journey.
    — Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Mar. 2023

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