Word of the Day — June 9, 2026

elastomer

/el-A-stom-er/nounPush me

Definition

A stretchy material that bounces back to its original shape after being bent or pulled.

any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed)

Memory Hook

ELASTO-mer: ELASTIC + POLYMER = a plastic that stretches like rubber and snaps back.