cincture

noun

cinc·​ture ˈsiŋ(k)-chər 

1

: the act of encircling

2

a

: an encircling area

b

: girdle, belt

especially : a cord or sash of cloth worn around an ecclesiastical vestment or the habit of a member of a religious order under monastic vows

Synonyms

• belt
• ceinture
• cummerbund
• cumberbund
• girdle
• sash
• self-belt

Examples of cincture in a Sentence

wrapped a cincture around the dress as a stylish accessory

Recent Examples on the Web

Other designers have followed suit, as well: For Spring 2018 Men’s, Prada used the hyper-functional cincture for a double-belt styling moment. —Alexandra Gurvitch, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Latin cinctura girdle, from cinctus, past participle of cingere to gird; probably akin to Sanskrit kāñcī girdle

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cincture

noun

cinc·​ture ˈsiŋ(k)-chər 

: girdle entry 1 sense 1, belt