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 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 The singer accessorized with a bow tie and cummerbund in black satin and black shoes. Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund
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Noun
  • Dake most recently retained the belt at RAF05, while Keckeisen earned his title shot after a dominant win over reigning World Champion Zahid Valencia at RAF04.
    Bradenton Herald Staff Reports, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The oversized, cropped trench features stylish details such as dramatic storm flaps, a removable tie belt, and belted cuffs, giving it a unique twist on the classic style.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The star wore a silver sequined, off-the-shoulder gown with a long satin sash.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • When closed, the sash presses firmly against the frame, which can help create a tight seal and limit air leakage.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Add big ribbons and bows to the backs of chairs for a little more vintage flair.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
  • This could be anything from a sticker or patch to a ribbon—or something that does double duty, such as these brightly colored neoprene handle wraps.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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