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

These opulent satin trousers are the epitome of luxe airport style with their loose fit and hidden elastic waistband. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Avoid tight waistbands and ankle bands, which can put pressure on veins. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026

Designed with pretty pleats and a billowy silhouette, this A-line style delivers a polished look without sacrificing comfort thanks to its ruffled elastic waistband. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

The victim told investigators that McKinney then removed a handgun from his waistband, pointed it and waved it toward the windshield while continuing to threaten her. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 31 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