Rubber Definition & Meaning

rubber
adjective
  1. returned for lack of funds; "a rubber check"; "a no-good check"
noun
  1. an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
  2. any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber
  3. an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
  4. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
  5. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
verb
  1. coat or impregnate with rubber; "rubberize fabric for rain coats"

"Rubber" in song lyrics

See how rubber is used in real songs:

  • "Grass to a mic like a hand palm rubber"
    3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole
  • "She ain't pregant, fool, you wore a rubber"
    4 Deep — You Got Play'd
  • "Yo baby bubba, I hit the streets just like it's rubber"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Purrfect Storm

Usage tips for "rubber"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rubber" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rubber to find words that pair well.

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