rubbery
adjective
rub·bery
ˈrə-b(ə-)rē 
: resembling rubber (as in elasticity, consistency, or texture)
rubbery legs
rubbery cheese
Examples of rubbery in a Sentence
The hard-boiled eggs were tough and rubbery.
Her legs were rubbery when she stepped off the roller coaster.
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According to the team, the new spray reacts with blood to turn it into a soft, rubbery gel in less than a second.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
For blackout curtains, Silverton suggests finishing by using a dry microfiber cloth to clean the rubbery backing.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
In general, eggs turn rubbery after freezing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
This does not mean anyone has to suffer through a meal of rubbery liver to save the planet.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
For blackout curtains, Silverton suggests finishing by using a dry microfiber cloth to clean the rubbery backing.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
In general, eggs turn rubbery after freezing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
This does not mean anyone has to suffer through a meal of rubbery liver to save the planet.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rubbery
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubbery. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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