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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There are 29 different styles to choose from, including options with or without buttons, drawstring or elastic waistbands, and some with cute ruffled hems.
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 18 June 2025
This skirt features a flowing, tiered design with lightweight fabric and an elastic waistband for pull-on ease.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Just look at this high-rise mini that’s designed with a smooth, thick waistband that lays flat against the skin.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Eduardo Pineda, 25, had concealed the gun in his waistband, Huntington Beach police said in a news release on Sunday.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 18 June 2025
This skirt features a flowing, tiered design with lightweight fabric and an elastic waistband for pull-on ease.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Just look at this high-rise mini that’s designed with a smooth, thick waistband that lays flat against the skin.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Eduardo Pineda, 25, had concealed the gun in his waistband, Huntington Beach police said in a news release on Sunday.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 June 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 28 Jun. 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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