Rubbers: meaning, definitions and examples
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rubbers
[ ˈrʌbərz ]
school supplies
Rubbers are small pieces of rubber or other material used for erasing pencil marks on paper. They are commonly found in pencil cases and are essential tools for students.
Synonyms
eraser, rubber eraser
Examples of usage
- Make sure you have a rubber in your pencil case for correcting mistakes.
- I borrowed Sarah's rubber to erase my spelling mistake.
British English
In British English, 'rubbers' is a slang term for a condom, used as a form of contraception during sexual intercourse.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He always carries rubbers in his wallet in case he needs them.
- Remember to use rubbers to protect yourself during sex.
North American English
In North American English, 'rubbers' can also refer to waterproof overshoes or galoshes worn over shoes to protect them from rain or snow.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She put on her rubbers before going out in the rain.
- The children wore rubbers to keep their shoes dry in the snow.
Translations
Translations of the word "rubbers" in other languages:
🇵🇹 borrachas
🇮🇳 रबर
🇩🇪 Radierer
- Gummis
- Gummi
🇮🇩 penghapus
🇺🇦 стертки
🇵🇱 gumki
🇯🇵 消しゴム
🇫🇷 gommes
🇪🇸 borradores
🇹🇷 silgiler
🇰🇷 지우개
🇸🇦 ممحاة
🇨🇿 gumy
🇸🇰 gumy
🇨🇳 橡皮擦
🇸🇮 radirke
🇮🇸 rubbara
🇰🇿 өшіргіштер
🇬🇪 წაშლილი
🇦🇿 silgi
🇲🇽 borradores
Word origin
The word 'rubbers' originated from the material rubber, which was first used in the 1770s. Initially, rubbers were made from natural rubber derived from the sap of rubber trees. Over time, synthetic rubber became more commonly used for making rubbers. The term 'rubbers' took on different meanings in various English-speaking regions, including school supplies for erasing pencil marks, condoms for contraception, and waterproof overshoes. Today, 'rubbers' remains a versatile word with multiple meanings depending on the context.
See also: rubbery.