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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When the officer returned with the information, Worley said what appeared to have been a gun was in the driver's waistband.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Worn alone, the Slim Straight Pants provide you with a comfortable, relaxed fit and a dig-free waistband.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The Whiteroom + Cactus Contrast Waist Satin Trousers will elevate any knit while secretly feeling like pajamas, thanks to their drapey fit and drawstring waistband.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
For tummy control, select a pair of leggings with a wide waistband.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Worn alone, the Slim Straight Pants provide you with a comfortable, relaxed fit and a dig-free waistband.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The Whiteroom + Cactus Contrast Waist Satin Trousers will elevate any knit while secretly feeling like pajamas, thanks to their drapey fit and drawstring waistband.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
For tummy control, select a pair of leggings with a wide waistband.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 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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