Pronunciation: /ˈrʌbər/

Definitions of rubber

noun a rubber eraser.

Example Sentences

A1 I use a rubber eraser to correct my mistakes in pencil.

A2 She wore rubber boots to protect her feet from the rain.

B1 The rubber band snapped when I stretched it too far.

B2 The rubber seal around the window keeps out drafts and noise.

C1 The rubber used in the construction of the building is specially designed for earthquake resistance.

C2 The scientist conducted experiments to study the properties of rubber under extreme temperatures.

adjective made of rubber or resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a rubber ball.

A2 She uses a rubber band to tie her hair.

B1 The rubber sole of my shoe is wearing out.

B2 The rubber seal on the window keeps out the cold air.

C1 The rubber gasket in the engine needs to be replaced.

C2 The rubberized coating on the handle provides a comfortable grip.

Examples of rubber in a Sentence

formal The rubber used in the production of tires is of high quality.

informal I always carry a rubber in my bag in case I make a mistake while writing.

slang Hey, can you pass me that rubber so I can fix this pencil drawing?

figurative The team's defense was like a rubber band, always bending but never breaking.

Grammatical Forms of rubber

past tense

rubbed

plural

rubbers

comparative

more rubbery

superlative

most rubbery

present tense

rubber

future tense

will rubber

perfect tense

have rubbered

continuous tense

is rubbering

singular

rubber

positive degree

rubber

infinitive

to rubber

gerund

rubbing

participle

rubbing

Origin and Evolution of rubber

First Known Use: 1535 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'rubber' originated from the Old French word 'robber' which means 'to rub'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the action of rubbing or erasing, the word 'rubber' evolved to refer to the material made from the sap of rubber trees that can be used for erasing pencil marks. Over time, it also came to be used to describe various elastic materials.