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variants 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 Korby attempts to object, only to be turned into a bulldog (wearing a fetching cummerbund). Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 July 2025 Lorde went on to point out that the dress’s top half was a different take on the cummerbund, the pleated sash that often comes with men’s tuxedos. Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 May 2025 The Mindy Met Gala Mindy Kaling looks dapper in a suit with a trailing cummerbund at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5. 56 of 118 Yes, Chef Jeremy Allen White opts for a three-piece suit at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 May 2025 In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style. Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund
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Noun
  • The two-tone garment has a V-neck design, long sleeves, two front pockets, and a removable tie belt.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Courteney is our protagonist, an elite coach who’s got 14 championships under her belt and is gunning for her 15th with a top-flight crew from the goofily named Sammy Davis Sr.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • What To Know The incident unfolded on Tuesday during a livestreamed sash ceremony at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • During her trip to The Netherlands, Queen Letizia added a traditional yellow sash with a pearl broach to her dress, along with another pendant near her waist.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Tea towels, napkins, and a table runner are printed with classic holiday motifs, think poinsettias, ribbons, and elegant script, which add subtle seasonal flair to dining tables or kitchen prep areas.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Both buildings will likely be open for the rest of the year and into early 2026 as court administrators move operations across the street from the 1928 building to the one that formally opened Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
    Douglas Hanks November 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Wildlife and pests feeding potentially girdle and even kill new plantings.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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