variants also cumberbund
Definition of cummerbundnext
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 Mescal’s custom black tuxedo, shirt and cummerbund, all provided by Gucci, nodded toward Old Hollywood charm while keeping things slightly contemporary by forgoing the tie. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026 The Heated Rivalry actor channeled old-school Hollywood cool in an Armani white tuxedo jacket paired with a silk button-down shirt and cummerbund, along with black trousers. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 For the Golden Globes, Williams wore a peak-label dinner jacket trimmed in grograin paired with a white silk evening shirt, black trousers, and a white grosgrain cummerbund. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026 The former model chose a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo with satin lapels, a white shirt and a Ralph Lauren cummerbund for that occasion. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund
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Noun
  • The climactic scene features rapid-fire targets and mine cars coming at you on a conveyor belt, plus dangling bats.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
  • There's alligator boots, snake-skin belts and now a world's first, Tyrannosaurus Rex purse.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Many of the principal rooms are oriented toward Start Bay, with large sash and French windows designed to take in the vistas.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the print was inspired by vintage kimonos and Japanese sashes.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony a couple of hours before the game, gigantic scissors slicing a pink ribbon.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Between the Douglas Center and County Line Road, a new segment of the trail is now completed, with a ribbon-cutting expected later this spring, Wilkinson said.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Left unchecked, these invasives choke out native plants, girdle trees, and cause a host of other problems.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
  • One of the best examples of this is the ctenophore Cestum, or the Venus girdle.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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