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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At the Summer 2026 runway show, Stella McCartney presented a range of upcycled denim looks—think reconstructed waistbands in patchwork designs on pants and dresses—as well as slouchy jeans silhouettes, all made of denim imbedded with Pure.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Once inside, people should perform tick checks, especially under the arms, waistband, ears, belly button, back of knees and around the hair, according to the press release.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Very high and low waistbands are also hard to pull off—so when in doubt, opt for a mid-rise.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
The lightweight pants can be easily dressed up or down, and the pull-on design, featuring a stretchy waistband, adds an effortless element to the Parisian-chic bottoms.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Once inside, people should perform tick checks, especially under the arms, waistband, ears, belly button, back of knees and around the hair, according to the press release.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Very high and low waistbands are also hard to pull off—so when in doubt, opt for a mid-rise.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
The lightweight pants can be easily dressed up or down, and the pull-on design, featuring a stretchy waistband, adds an effortless element to the Parisian-chic bottoms.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 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 Oct. 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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