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
  • The eight-time Argentina international is extremely goal-oriented and, with four Premier League seasons under his belt from his time at Manchester United, has the confidence to cut inside, drive forward and shoot.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Osprey, a longtime leader in backpack design, has moved beyond one-size-fits-most thinking by incorporating adjustable torso lengths, interchangeable hip belts, and customizable harness systems into many of its packs.
    Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Its rooms would have been well lit by dormer windows of rare sash glass and floored by plank wood, which was difficult to obtain in the interior so far from the sawmills.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Bold sashes and costumes are an annual tradition for the dancers at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine.
    Rina Nakano, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Bright green asparagus ribbons enliven a crunchy crostini base with the help of fresh herbs and a smear of cheesy ricotta mixture.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • In January, Mayor Lauren McLean and the organization hosted a ribbon cutting for the new shelter.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
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  • 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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