cummerbund

noun

ˈkə-mər-ˌbənd How to pronounce cummerbund (audio)
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 New for 2026, the sale also will include suits, tuxedos, button-down shirts, ties, bow ties, suspenders and cummerbunds. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 Singer Ricky Martin made a cameo in a loose white shirt and trousers with an eye-catching satin cummerbund detail at the waist. — Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026 Her Prada plisse gown, with a drop waist cummerbund that fell into fringes of glass beads, was more the spirit of Art Deco – stately but uncompromising – then flapper costume from Spirit Halloween. — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026 Pairing an off-white jacket with an open silk shirt and cummerbund, along with more traditional tuxedo pants and square-toed shoes, there’s a playfulness to Williams’ look that doesn’t fall into any singular trope. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
  1. belt
  2. sash
  3. ribbon
  4. girdle
Noun
  • The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • It’s equipped with a cushioned running belt and shock-absorbing pads for smooth walks.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of belt
Noun
  • Here, the silhouette gets a modern update with soft draping for a firmly 21st-century look—Cos’s fluid midi keeps the design sleek, while Zara's version adds a sash at the hip for a more dramatic take.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Black-and-white photos show Kelly styling the dress with white gloves, a sash and diamond jewelry while wearing her hair in an updo.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sash
Noun
  • The long sleeves also packed on the drama with an exaggerated cuff and flowing fabric ribbons.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Then there was Florence Pugh, who continues to embrace soft romance with delicate, sumptuously blonde waves tied up with a sweet black ribbon.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Its hot iron core — oversize for such a small world — cools and contracts along with the mantle and crust, tightening the surface like a girdle to fit its new slimmer self.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Its hot iron core -- oversized for such a small world -- cools and contracts along with the mantle and crust, tightening the surface like a girdle to fit its new slimmer self.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of girdle

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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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