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

An elastic waistband, drawstring tie, and wide-leg fit—what’s not to love? — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026

The pants have an elastic waistband and a loose, relaxed-look for a comfortable, non-constricting fit. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

The undergarment was created by James Nguyen in tandem with Alexander Cole and features blue and red accents on the stretchy waistband. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

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

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