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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My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
These wide-leg culottes offer a full-length alternative to the gauchos trend, but rest assured they’re still designed for comfort with an elastic waistband and a skirt-like fit.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The teens were also seen revealing handguns tucked into their waistbands during at least one of the attacks.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Their bestselling Suki fit is a mid-rise curvy style with a contoured waistband that eliminates gapping, a flattering cut through the hip and thigh, and back pockets engineered to lift and shape.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
These wide-leg culottes offer a full-length alternative to the gauchos trend, but rest assured they’re still designed for comfort with an elastic waistband and a skirt-like fit.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The teens were also seen revealing handguns tucked into their waistbands during at least one of the attacks.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Their bestselling Suki fit is a mid-rise curvy style with a contoured waistband that eliminates gapping, a flattering cut through the hip and thigh, and back pockets engineered to lift and shape.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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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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