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Definition of "rubbery" [rubbery]

  • Of or resembling rubber; elastic. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "rubbery" in a sentence
  • "In addition to being tart, they are firmer than freshly boiled eggs; the white is sometimes described as rubbery."
  • "I also think the haddock, which has been simmered for 15 minutes, has gone a bit rubbery, which is a shame."
  • "Different crops and varieties of the absolute smell differently – some are powdery, soft and sweet, other have a slightly green overtones, and the harshest ones have been described as rubbery and almost medicinal."