bellyband

noun

bel·​ly·​band ˈbe-lē-ˌband 

plural bellybands

: a band around or across the belly: such as

a

: girth sense 1

b

: band sense 4b

c

: a band that is used as packaging or decoration around a book, magazine, or similar item

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

bellyband

noun

bel·​ly·​band ˈbel-ē-ˌband 

: a band around or across the belly

especially : band sense 1a