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
Recent Examples on the Web Made from lightweight polyester, rayon, and spandex, this ’fit stays cool and packs easily with a flowy, loose fit and elastic waistband. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2024 There’s also an elastic waistband with a drawcord for a secure fit, plus a water-resistant finish. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024 Four years later, Miuccia Prada had black, red and blue jockstraps peek out over waistbands of her menswear collection. Leanne Italie, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024 One of the suspects then pulled a handgun from his waistband, prompting the woman to run off screaming, authorities said. Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 Step 2: Fold the waistband down so the top edge of the band lines up with the base of the tights' gusset. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 Phillips then went inside the St. Paul bar with the gun in his waistband. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2024 Fortunately, the waistband's slight compression smooths and lifts in all of the right places. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024 One witness said Jacobo was shot by Rim, then 20, after approaching him about the handgun on his waistband, according to court documents. Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

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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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