stretchy
adjective
having a tendency to stretch, especially excessively or unduly.
stretchiness
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a word derived from
stretchy.
Example Sentences
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The stretchiness of the T-shirt material made the masks fit well.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2022
Their toughness and stretchiness make them a good candidate for cushioning to protect against car accidents or explosions.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 6, 2022
Some can produce buttery notes, peppery qualities, stretchiness and more.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2021
The chefs use mashed parsnips instead of potatoes to make aligot, the rich, almost-liquid Auvergne classic that acquires its stretchiness from melted cheese.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2017
And why incorporate it at all if the company is going to use so little, especially when softness and stretchiness is the real goal?
From Slate ● Dec. 17, 2015
