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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Quince Pull-On Tencel Chambray Pants The chambray pants have a thick, drawstring elastic waistband and offer a relaxed cut along the legs, providing a comfortable and customizable fit.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The thick elastic waistband fits snugly without squeezing, and the wide legs are flowy and casual, giving even more movement with subtle pleats at the front.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The jacket features pocket flaps shaped like Levi’s iconic arcuate, Trucker-style cuffs and waistband, and a back-cinch characteristic of Levi’s archival denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
These pants are available in a petite-friendly 29-inch inseam and feature a wide contour waistband that smooths you out.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The thick elastic waistband fits snugly without squeezing, and the wide legs are flowy and casual, giving even more movement with subtle pleats at the front.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The jacket features pocket flaps shaped like Levi’s iconic arcuate, Trucker-style cuffs and waistband, and a back-cinch characteristic of Levi’s archival denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
These pants are available in a petite-friendly 29-inch inseam and feature a wide contour waistband that smooths you out.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 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 5 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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