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

The would-be thief approaches with a gun, but the car owner and CCL holder put his right hand to his back waistband for a moment, then pulls out a gun of his own and fires. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Stretch is most needed in the top block of jeans — the portion from the waistband through the hips and seat. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

While both pieces offer a relaxed fit, the bottoms have an elastic waistband with a drawstring for tightening. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026

The patented multi-panel high-rise waistband technology in the leggings boosts muscle memory in core, glutes, and spine for instant alignment, stability, support and pain relief. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 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