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 wide-leg pants have pockets on either side and a drawstring waistband to customize the fit.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, the drawstring waistband allows for a perfect fit from waist to toe.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Similarly, footage showing federal agents killing Alex Pretti revealed the ICU nurse was holding a phone in his right hand, and an officer removing a gun from his back waistband before the shooting.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The neoprene fabric helps the capris maintain their shape while the smoothing waistband provides mild tummy control.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, the drawstring waistband allows for a perfect fit from waist to toe.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Similarly, footage showing federal agents killing Alex Pretti revealed the ICU nurse was holding a phone in his right hand, and an officer removing a gun from his back waistband before the shooting.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The neoprene fabric helps the capris maintain their shape while the smoothing waistband provides mild tummy control.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 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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