Search Dictionary
Definition of elasticated

elasticated

/ɪˈlæs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
e · las · ti · cat · ed
Past Simple:elasticated
•
Past Participle:elasticated
•
Present Participle:elasticating
JUMP TO:

elasticated Lexical Profile

elasticated Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

British Made with or containing elastic threads or strips, allowing a garment or fabric to stretch and fit snugly.

Example

"The trousers feature an elasticated waistband for added comfort during long flights."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for elasticated
Antonyms
View all antonyms for elasticated

• verb

1

British To make a fabric or garment elastic by inserting or weaving in stretchy material (past tense and past participle of elasticate).

Example

"The tailor elasticated the cuffs of the jacket to keep out the cold wind."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for elasticated
Antonyms
View all antonyms for elasticated

Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in British and Commonwealth English, whereas American English speakers more commonly use 'elasticized' or simply 'elastic' as an attributive modifier (e.g., 'an elastic waistband').

• Nearby Words

elastane
elastic
elastically
elasticated
elasticity
elasticize
elate

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elasticated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elasticated
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.