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also cumberbund
as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
a cummerbund is the perfect accessory for a man's tuxedo
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Recent Examples of cummerbund
The model’s lineage shows in the black band that wraps the lengthy hood like a vintage Armani cummerbund.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
While Dolce & Gabbana composed an ode to this archetype, others are taking it apart, using the satin-lapel jacket or the cummerbund as a way to play against formality or gender stereotypes.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
The must-have accessory was a knit cummerbund worn with a thin belt, defining the waistline in any look.
—Colleen Barry, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024
Leading candidate for Best Actor out in Hollywood, Cillian Murphy, pictured above with what can only be described as a presumably very expensive black tee tucked into his cummerbund, is the epitome of Christopher Nolan's now-famous instruction to Robert Downey, Jr., namely, understatement.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
While Dolce & Gabbana composed an ode to this archetype, others are taking it apart, using the satin-lapel jacket or the cummerbund as a way to play against formality or gender stereotypes.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
The must-have accessory was a knit cummerbund worn with a thin belt, defining the waistline in any look.
—Colleen Barry, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024
Leading candidate for Best Actor out in Hollywood, Cillian Murphy, pictured above with what can only be described as a presumably very expensive black tee tucked into his cummerbund, is the epitome of Christopher Nolan's now-famous instruction to Robert Downey, Jr., namely, understatement.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
Noun
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Saturday’s card offers more than just Alvarez’s attempt at three belts.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Had Leeds failed to win promotion, this limit would have dropped to £39m, painting a stark picture of how much belts would have been tightened.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Impressive collections of pins are usually displayed on a sash or vest.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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In fact, a design from his first collection landed on the cover of WWD — blouson sheer chiffon top with a red chiffon bra and sash worn with high-waisted white pique shorts.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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