rubbery

[ruhb-uh-ree]

adjective

1. like rubber; elastic; tough.

ˈrubbery

/ ˈrʌbərɪ /

adjective

1. having the texture of or resembling rubber, esp in flexibility or toughness

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈrubbery¹

First recorded in 1905–10; rubber ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The younger cheese was perhaps a bit more rubbery than usual, and the older ones more obviously salty.

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Be careful when cooking it: halloumi is naturally “squeaky,” but if overcooked, it can veer into rubbery territory.

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Velador hangs up her bag, takes off her jacket and ties on a black, rubbery apron.

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The yolk and the white set at different temperatures, which means cooking them to their individual best states — jammy but not runny, set but not rubbery — is often an exercise in compromise.

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“What used to be a juicy, sweet reminder of summer now often tastes rubbery and bland,” Hattley said.

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Related Words

• buoyant 
• strong 
• supple 
• tough 
• volatile