waistband

noun

waist·band ˈwās(t)-ˌband

Synonyms of waistband next

: 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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The man pulled a gun from his waistband and pointed it in the direction of the officers. —

Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 Made with a stretchy polyester-spandex-cotton blend, these tights come with a thick, smoothing elastic waistband that won’t dig into your midsection. —

Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 These are supersoft, with an extra-wide and supportive waistband that the mama-to-be can wear over their bumps or below it. —

Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 The super high-rise waistband (featuring a spacious back pocket) also provides some nice coverage. —

Kristin Canning, SELF, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waistband