waistband

noun

waist·​band ˈwās(t)-ˌband How to pronounce waistband (audio)
: a band (as of trousers or a skirt) fitting around the waist

Examples of waistband in a Sentence

shorts with an elastic waistband
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Plus, the waistband stays in place—no slipping or rolling—and the high-quality material still looks brand new, even after 20 wears and washes. Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024 The matching pink tea-length skirt featured Emily Adams Bode Aujla’s signature crafty details, with bands of smocking and cross-stitching at the waistband. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 Best of all, the non-pinching waistband stays comfy even after hours-long workouts. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024 The pants come with super-wide legs and an elastic drawstring waistband that can be loosened or tightened depending on your preference. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waistband 

Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waistband was in 1584

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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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waistband

noun
waist·​band ˈwās(t)-ˌband How to pronounce waistband (audio)
: a band (as of trousers or a skirt) fitting around the waist

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