rubbers
rubbers Lexical Profile
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• noun
British Small pieces of rubber or synthetic material used for rubbing out pencil or ink marks (plural of rubber).
"The primary school teacher handed out new pencils and rubbers to all the pupils on the first day of term."
North American Waterproof overshoes or boots made of rubber, worn over regular footwear for protection against rain, mud, or snow.
"Grandfather always reminded us to put on our rubbers before walking to school in the slush."
North American Condoms (plural of rubber; informal).
"The campus health clinic distributes free rubbers to promote safe habits among students."
Competitions or series of games, especially in bridge, whist, or cricket, won by the side that achieves a majority of wins ( such as two out of three) or a target score (plural of rubber).
"After dinner, the four friends sat in the parlor and played two rubbers of bridge."
Word Nuance & Usage
Because 'rubber' (singular) and 'rubbers' (plural) refer to erasers in British English, galoshes in older North American usage, and condoms in North American slang, speakers should be mindful of regional differences to avoid unintended embarrassment.