waistband

noun

Definition of waistbandnext
as in belt

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Recent Examples of waistband These pants feature an elastic waistband, quick-dry fabric, and a relaxed, wide-leg fit for freedom of movement no matter where you’re headed. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026 Molina stuck a revolver in the waistband of his blue gym shorts. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 For example, wearing workout shorts with flat-lock seams and a high waistband can be very comfortable and stylish to wear for women. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 In the video, Sweeney donned a plunging mint-green bra with white trim and matching boxer briefs with an itty-bitty white bow tie along the waistband. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistband
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistband
  1. belt
  2. girdle
  3. sash
  4. cummerbund
  5. ribbon
  6. band
  7. loop
  8. self-belt
Noun
  • Throw it on over a swimsuit before hitting the beach, or accessorize it with a belt and some sunnies for a laid-back, yet polished, ensemble.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of belt
Noun
  • In addition to the photobooks, the installation included a pair of headphones playing Radiohead’s 1997 album OK Computer, along with two replicas of Andy Warhol’s post-shooting girdle.
    — Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Definition of girdle
Noun
  • So, who wowed the judges, floored the crowd and clinched the final, coveted sash?
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Gomez wore a maroon minidress with a satin sash-like detail around the neck.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sash
Noun
  • For a pop of color, tie a striped scarf around your waist as a cummerbund.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 July 2026
  • The suited style was comprised of a tuxedo, bowtie and cummerbund.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Definition of cummerbund
Noun
  • Lights stretch in ribbons across the ceiling, complementing the rich variety of blue hues found everywhere from the walls to the carpet.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On Wednesday, June 24, Parton attended the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of her own truck stop, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Prior to Esh, the brand image was an issue that needed more than band-aid marketing; instead, a fully fledged reset, complete with an update to the brand’s ramskull logo, is taking effect.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Outer bands of the storm could be seen by early evening on the National Weather Service radar in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of band
Noun
  • Long before feedback control, engineers relied on open-loop systems — and still do.
    — Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The ride reaches speeds of 72 mph, the fastest coaster in Universal’s global portfolio, while traversing 4,100 feet of track, two towering inverted loops and a pretzel loop.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Sacai toned down its unconventional fits and focused on relaxed jeans with self-belts.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • The pocket detail is repeated on denim midi skirts with front slits and self-belts.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of self-belt

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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistband. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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