1. Plural of elastic; bands or cords made of elastic material, used to hold things together or provide stretch.
Usage: Most common sense; refers to rubber bands, hair elastics, or similar fasteners
2. Fabric or material with elastic properties that stretches and returns to its original shape.
Usage: Used in clothing and textiles

Examples

• She used several elastics to tie her hair into pigtails.
• The waistband of these pants is made with elastics for comfort.
• I need to buy more elastics for my braces.
• The package contains colorful elastics in different sizes.
• These elastics are strong enough to hold heavy bundles of papers together.