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elastic

Noun A1 – Beginner

A stretchy material or band that returns to its original shape after being pulled.

"The waistband of the trousers had elastic sewn into it."

"Elastic" can be a noun (a stretchy band) or an adjective (able to stretch), depending on how it's used.