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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund
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Noun
  • More home games under the belt after the men’s World Cup break offer a chance to better learn how to do so in a more comfortable environment.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
  • Unlike gas cars, electric vehicles do not need oil changes, oil filter replacements, new spark plugs, timing belt fixes, transmission fluid changes and exhaust system repairs.
    Danny Smith, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • In imagining my ideal bachelorette, there was no sash, no tiara, no phallic shot glasses.
    Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 27 May 2026
  • The dress featured a low-cut neckline and sleeveless design, with a skirt decorated with a white sash that wrapped around her hips.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Following the formal remarks, attendees gathered for the official ribbon cutting before dispersing throughout the corridor for an open house, live jazz performances and visiting businesses across the district.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
  • John Krajnak, park president of Six Flags Great America, spoke during Friday’s ribbon-cutting event.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.
    KC Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • 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

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

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