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
  • Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
  • Padded straps protect shoulders, and many have belts and snaps to help secure heavier loads.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Donegan, 28, was awarded a crown, sash, $50,000 in tuition scholarship and a year of incredible opportunities.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Mira leaned back, shimmied under the limbo ribbon, then popped up, grinning, and shot her arms out triumphantly.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • The ribbon cutting marks a new era for the resort and debuts four new venues for guests and visitors to enjoy.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 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 4 May. 2026.

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