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 combo of the durable material and the stretchy waistband is like a match made in travel paradise.
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Few things are more distracting than a waistband that won’t stay in place or fabric that shows sweat in embarrassing places.
—Joana Ariza, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2025
The cop found a 380 caliber Glock 42 semi-automatic firearm, with blue grip tape around the handle, in the teen’s waistband.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
These flattering picks are classy but also comfy and made with breathable fabrics, stretchy waistbands, wrinkle-resistant material, and plenty of pockets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Few things are more distracting than a waistband that won’t stay in place or fabric that shows sweat in embarrassing places.
—Joana Ariza, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2025
The cop found a 380 caliber Glock 42 semi-automatic firearm, with blue grip tape around the handle, in the teen’s waistband.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
These flattering picks are classy but also comfy and made with breathable fabrics, stretchy waistbands, wrinkle-resistant material, and plenty of pockets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
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 22 Aug. 2025.
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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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