elastic
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: elastics
Sense 1
Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Made of elastic.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
An elastic band.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “elastic” mean?
Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
Is “elastic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.