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 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 On the list of divisive menswear, somewhere between skinny jeans and cummerbunds, sits a duo capable of evoking visceral reactions among sartorial snobs: the tonal shirt-and-tie combo. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund
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Noun
  • Add this chic storage bench to a living room or bedroom, and use these drawer organizers for bras, underwear, socks, bathing suits, belts, T-shirts, and more.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
  • District 7 council member Macy Hill echoed Crain’s call for belt tightening from council members saying in a text message to the Star-Telegram that true fiscal conservatism starts at the top.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One of them wore a dress with what looked like a clipping of a poster placed diagonally across her dress like a Miss Universe sash.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Huge inflatable figures depicted Lula in prison clothing and Bolsonaro with the presidential sash.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Notably, the bandeau top had an intentionally unique neckline with geometric cutouts and layered fabric that created the illusion of unstitched ribbons A silver zipper ran from the mid-back to the hem of the skirt, which hit just below Gellar's knees.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The March 6 grand opening was marked by a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music and giveaways.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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