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 stretch waistband keeps the shorts in place without feeling too tight.
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Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
Feng Chen Wang showed gray denim with double waistbands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2024
Both come with waistband stasher pockets and an interior drawcord to prevent slippage (plus, the leggings have side pockets too).
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 2 July 2024
Plus, this skirt has a stretchy waistband that ensures the ultimate summer comfort.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
Feng Chen Wang showed gray denim with double waistbands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2024
Both come with waistband stasher pockets and an interior drawcord to prevent slippage (plus, the leggings have side pockets too).
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 2 July 2024
Plus, this skirt has a stretchy waistband that ensures the ultimate summer comfort.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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