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
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The Kiczoy Wide-Leg Drawstring Pants are elevated, beachy, and comfortable thanks to the drawstring waistband.
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Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The structured waistband anchors the silhouette, a front pleat adds depth, and the longer hemline lengthens the leg.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
The elastic waistband adds flexibility, while the contrast side stripe gives them a subtle sporty finish that elevates the overall look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Soon after, the boy was seen pulling a handgun from his waistband and opening fire, wounding the man and also a woman and teen girl who were nearby.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The structured waistband anchors the silhouette, a front pleat adds depth, and the longer hemline lengthens the leg.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
The elastic waistband adds flexibility, while the contrast side stripe gives them a subtle sporty finish that elevates the overall look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Soon after, the boy was seen pulling a handgun from his waistband and opening fire, wounding the man and also a woman and teen girl who were nearby.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waistband
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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waistband
noun
waist·band
ˈwās(t)-ˌband
: a band (as of trousers or a skirt) fitting around the waist
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