Pronunciation: /ɪˈlæstɪk/
noun a flexible material that can stretch and return to its original shape
A1 I need a new elastic for my hair.
A2 She used an elastic to hold her papers together.
B1 The waistband of my pants has an elastic in it.
B2 The elastic on my sports bra has lost its stretch.
C1 The elastic on the fitted sheet keeps it in place on the mattress.
C2 The elastic in the rubber band is starting to wear out.
adjective able to be stretched and then return to its original shape or size
A1 The rubber band is very elastic.
A2 She wore an elastic waistband for comfort.
B1 The company needs to have an elastic budget to adapt to changing market conditions.
B2 The demand for elastic materials in the clothing industry is increasing.
C1 The economic policies need to be more elastic to address the current crisis.
C2 The government implemented an elastic tax system to promote economic growth.
formal The elastic material used in the production of the clothing allows for flexibility and stretch.
informal I love how these elastic waistband pants are so comfortable to wear.
slang I need to get some new sneakers with elastic laces - they're so convenient.
figurative Her mind was like an elastic band, always bouncing back from setbacks.
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