waistband
noun
waist·band
ˈwās(t)-ˌband 
: 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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This super-soft skirt is made with a high-rise fit with an elastic waistband that offers enough stretch and give to keep you comfortable all day long.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
It’s finished with a ruffled waistband and comes in sizes S–XL.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Speaking of pants, they’re designed with an elastic waistband and two side pockets to store your phone, keys, and other small essentials.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
These pants perfectly adhere to curves, sculpting the legs and bum while accentuating your waistline thanks to a crossover waistband.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
It’s finished with a ruffled waistband and comes in sizes S–XL.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Speaking of pants, they’re designed with an elastic waistband and two side pockets to store your phone, keys, and other small essentials.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
These pants perfectly adhere to curves, sculpting the legs and bum while accentuating your waistline thanks to a crossover waistband.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for waistband
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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waistband
noun
waist·band
ˈwās(t)-ˌband
: a band (as of trousers or a skirt) fitting around the waist
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