waistband

noun

Definition of waistbandnext
as in belt

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Recent Examples of waistband The material is soft and breathable, while the elastic-back waistband keeps things from feeling too restrictive. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 The mid-rise, linen-blend pants have an elastic waistband and a drawstring tie that won’t dig into your skin like traditional button and zipper fly closures can. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 The elastic waistband is comfortable, and the side pockets come in handy for a phone or keys. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Collins lifted his shirt, and investigators removed a handgun from his waistband before detaining him. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 14 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
  • Ethan Ampadu, the team’s 25-year-old captain, had a year remaining on his contract and a hugely impressive season under his belt in the Premier League.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • When the Mustangs’ coaches were measuring players’ speed last summer, Sydanmaa, a sophomore with just two years of football under his belt, clocked the second-fastest 40-yard dash in the program.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 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
  • Bobby’s color palette is bizarre, and her idea of a sash that transforms into a shawl scarf is really cool but executed poorly.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Violet Spurgeon wears a yellow dress, a rainbow sash, a tiara and a pair of boxing gloves with her name printed across them.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 31 July 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
  • The oversized ribbon tie closures are particularly charming—especially in a children’s room—and give the stripes a cottagecore slant compared with some of the more modern sets on this list.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The program also oversaw the completion of five new programs and community centers, which hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies this spring.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • By way of thanks, the Swiss Football Association donated professional training equipment to the school, including Olympic lifting platforms, squat racks, medicine balls, resistance bands, agility hurdles and plyometric boxes.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But there’s lots of cute photos of me and Kristen together in a band, which is fun.
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of band
Noun
  • The resulting feedback loop could bring computational materials research closer to physical experimentation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Reading easily leads to reading more, which builds the vocabulary that makes the next book easier — and that loop is what actually predicts the outcome.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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