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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These cropped mid-rise jeans boast premium stretch and still retain their shape fabulously over time, and are specifically designed to flatter an hourglass shape thanks to the contoured waistband, plus extra room at the hips and thighs.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
Further investigation determined the boy, who wasn't identified in the release, had a stun gun carried in his waistband, creating the appearance of him having a firearm, the release states.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Kevlar is used on the knee straps and waistband for tension resistance and strength.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Nearly 12,000 shoppers rave about the buttery-soft fabric, flattering fit, and hidden waistband pocket, which is great for your keys or phone.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
Further investigation determined the boy, who wasn't identified in the release, had a stun gun carried in his waistband, creating the appearance of him having a firearm, the release states.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Kevlar is used on the knee straps and waistband for tension resistance and strength.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Nearly 12,000 shoppers rave about the buttery-soft fabric, flattering fit, and hidden waistband pocket, which is great for your keys or phone.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 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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