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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These $40 G4Free pants already look more like trousers than track pants, thanks to their tonal color, raised front seams, and wide, flat waistband.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The pullover has ribbed cuffs and a ribbed waistband, which gives the baggier fit additional structure and a more polished look.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
My nonmaternity jeans and pants We’ve all seen maternity jeans and pants with a big elastic waistband in the front, and those are also great.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
Flowknit High-Rise Boyfriend Jogger Between a stretchy waistband, high-waist fit, and moisture-wicking material, these joggers are key for fall comfort.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The pullover has ribbed cuffs and a ribbed waistband, which gives the baggier fit additional structure and a more polished look.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
My nonmaternity jeans and pants We’ve all seen maternity jeans and pants with a big elastic waistband in the front, and those are also great.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
Flowknit High-Rise Boyfriend Jogger Between a stretchy waistband, high-waist fit, and moisture-wicking material, these joggers are key for fall comfort.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 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 6 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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