rubbery

[US]/ˈrʌbəri/
[UK]/ˈrʌbəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. resembling rubber; having elasticity; tough

Phrases & Collocations

rubbery texture

rubbery consistency

Example Sentences

The results show that the mechanical property of QP73N and import A is semblable, the reasons are the molecular sequence structure , the size and distributing of rubbery phase are basic semblable.

The rubbery texture of the overcooked steak was unappetizing.

She found the rubbery consistency of the tofu strange.

The rubbery band snapped when he stretched it too far.

The rubbery material of the new phone case provides good grip.

The rubbery seal around the window kept out the cold air.

The rubbery consistency of the dough made it difficult to roll out.

The rubbery tires provided a smooth ride on the bumpy road.

The rubbery texture of the eraser easily removes pencil marks.

The rubbery consistency of the gummy candy made it fun to chew.

The rubbery band on his wristwatch had started to wear out.

Real-world Examples

The lung is normally rubbery and elastic.

Source: Connection Magazine

He felt the rubbery solidity as the club came down.

Source: The Old Man and the Sea

Even though turkey bacon is kind of rubbery or leathery, and either too dry or too soggy.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

I made bacon, all rubbery, just like you like it.

Source: S03

It took a while to stuff the rubbery, boneless arm into a sleeve.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Although, come to think of it, chickens have the rubbery red stuff too.

Source: Flipped Selected

Billions of them were sold and then made into various forms of rubbery jewellery.

Source: BBC Portable English Selected Past Issues

She also started playing with Silly Putty, a toy made of special rubbery material that changes colors.

Source: VOA Special January 2023 Collection

Unlike rubber, it didn't crumble in saltwater and stayed firm on setting rather than remaining, well, rubbery.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

We're creating these furry samples from these rubbery materials by laser cutting molds and casting these hairy surfaces.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection December 2016

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