waistband

noun

Definition of waistbandnext
as in belt

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Recent Examples of waistband The bottoms also feature comfortable, flattering details such as an elastic waistband and crisp front pleats. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026 The pants have an elastic waistband and a loose, relaxed-look for a comfortable, non-constricting fit. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 The would-be thief approaches with a gun, but the car owner and CCL holder put his right hand to his back waistband for a moment, then pulls out a gun of his own and fires. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 The patented multi-panel high-rise waistband technology in the leggings boosts muscle memory in core, glutes, and spine for instant alignment, stability, support and pain relief. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 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
  • In a season where layering and personal styling are so important, the belt is an essential accessory.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Its distinct color more closely resembles icy objects in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune than its immediate main-belt neighbors.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of belt
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
Noun
  • Drafts, fogged panes and sticking sashes can affect indoor comfort and energy use, while repair costs may add up as problems persist.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sash
Noun
  • The matching trousers, made from fine wool, have a silk-satin side stripe, along with a bow tie and a cummerbund in the same material.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
  • All eyes were on waistlines this season as designers sent models down runways in cummerbunds, scarves and chunky belts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cummerbund
Noun
  • The Star and other media outlets reported on the plan in early June, and a Star reporter was invited to a ribbon cutting event after touring the site on May 28.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Recently, Ralph Lauren, Paige, and LoveShackFancy cut the ribbon on stores at Hyde Park Village, which presents a mix of luxury and contemporary fashion brands, and local shops for everyday needs.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • The intensity of their yearning has only increased on their second album, Nature’s Pill—and that’s no easy feat, considering this is a band whose breakout track opens with the narrator prostrating himself before the object of his affection.
    — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Big 3 — Verizon , AT & T and T-Mobile — have lost billions in market value since SpaceX announced an acquisition of low-band spectrum last week.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of band
Noun
  • The feedback loop in action Keep watching, and the algorithm may keep serving up more of the same.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Richard’s singing and rapping weave between the relentless drums like a shuttle through a loom, accented by cool sax notes and vocal loops from the original, which was co-written by Richard’s father.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2026.

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