rubber
Meaning
Rubber is a flexible material derived from the latex of certain plants or synthesized from petroleum, commonly used for making tires, seals, and various household items.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rubber" with "eraser," which is the term used in British English for the same object.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
the
rain
stopped
,
Mark
opened
the
door
and
stepped
into
his
neat
,
warm
hallway
.
He
took
off
his
wet
shoes
and
wiped
them
on
a
rubber
mat
by
the
entrance
so
the
wooden
floor
would
not
get
dirty
.
While
the
shoes
dried
,
he
hung
his
coat
and
prepared
a
cup
of
tea
to
warm
his
hands
.
By
the
time
he
sat
down
on
the
sofa
,
the
house
smelled
fresh
and
he
felt
ready
to
relax
.
Common Phrases
natural rubber
synthetic rubber
rubber bands
Synonyms
Related Words
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