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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While their denim details call to mind Mahomes’ pants, their flat waistband and straight-leg silhouette look similar to sweater pants.
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
While some dresses can be restricting and uncomfortable, the Deacon is anything but the sort, with an easy-fit design and an elastic empire waistband that provides flexibility while still offering some shape.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
The hoodie is oversized and the pants have a high waistband for ultimate functionality.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Lightweight and buttery-soft, these essential leggings feel like a second skin and have a wide, smoothing waistband that won’t dig into your midsection after a full day of activities, and over 10,000 Lululemon shoppers gave them a five-star rating for their softness and comfort.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
While some dresses can be restricting and uncomfortable, the Deacon is anything but the sort, with an easy-fit design and an elastic empire waistband that provides flexibility while still offering some shape.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
The hoodie is oversized and the pants have a high waistband for ultimate functionality.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Lightweight and buttery-soft, these essential leggings feel like a second skin and have a wide, smoothing waistband that won’t dig into your midsection after a full day of activities, and over 10,000 Lululemon shoppers gave them a five-star rating for their softness and comfort.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 20 Jan. 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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