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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Skip pants with too-tight waistbands or unforgiving fabric, and treat yourself to a pair of stretchy wide-leg bottoms instead. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025 Standing against a brick wall, the Grammy winner wore a long-sleeve black tee, presumably a plaid skirt (though only a bit of the waistband was visible) and her signature red lip. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 The waistband was something that I wasn’t really used to in elasticity. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2025 The waistband includes a functional drawcord to ensure all-day comfort. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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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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