cummerbund

noun

cum·​mer·​bund ˈkə-mər-ˌbənd 

ˈkəm-bər-

variants or less commonly cumberbund

ˈkəm-bər-ˌbənd 

: a broad waistband usually worn in place of a vest with men's dress clothes and adapted in various styles of women's clothes

Synonyms

• belt
• ceinture
• cincture
• girdle
• sash
• self-belt

Examples of cummerbund in a Sentence

a cummerbund is the perfect accessory for a man's tuxedo

Recent Examples on the Web

Lorde went on to point out that the dress’s top half was a different take on the cummerbund, the pleated sash that often comes with men’s tuxedos. —Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 May 2025

The Mindy Met Gala Mindy Kaling looks dapper in a suit with a trailing cummerbund at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5. 56 of 118 Yes, Chef Jeremy Allen White opts for a three-piece suit at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5. —Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 May 2025

In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style. —Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025

For the first governor's dinner, the onetime fashion model favored a black velvet tuxedo with satin lapels and a crisp white tuxedo shirt and a cummerbund. —Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu kamarband, from Persian, from kamar waist + band band

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cummerbund

noun

cum·​mer·​bund ˈkəm-ər-ˌbənd 

: a wide sash worn around the waist