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

Recent Examples on the Web

Lightweight and featuring multiple pockets, the pants are comfortable and practical, also offering a partially elastic waistband and an adjustable bottom hem. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

The video showed an officer appearing to pull a gun from Pretti’s waistband and step away before the first shot was fired by another officer, followed by more shots. — Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The pleated front gives them a slightly dressier feel, while the elastic back waistband keeps them comfortable and stretchy. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

The back of the dress features a cutout, exposed elastic waistband, stripe accents and a pleated skirt. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for waistband

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

Kids Definition

waistband

noun

waist·​band ˈwās(t)-ˌband 

: a band (as of trousers or a skirt) fitting around the waist