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

Willit Wide-Leg Dress Pants Even work days can be made cooler with these linen dress pants, designed with an elastic mid-rise waistband, two side pockets, front pleats, and a wide-leg silhouette. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Williams was unarmed, with a water bottle in his waistband, police later determined. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Their elastic waistband and lightweight fabric have convinced me to ditch stiff denim for the foreseeable future. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Libin Joggers These tapered joggers are made from a wrinkle-resistant material and have a loose fit around the leg and a stretchy waistband for a comfortable fit. — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 25 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