waistband
noun
waist·band
ˈwās(t)-ˌband 
: a band (as of trousers or a skirt) fitting around the waist
Examples of waistband in a Sentence
shorts with an elastic waistband
Recent Examples on the Web
For skirts, smooth out the waistband with the iron, and lay the body of the skirt flat across the board to iron.
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Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
As one of the officers frisked him, Benton pulled the Smith & Wesson .40 from his waistband and began firing, according to court testimony and other records.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2024
This denim pair is less than $20, has an elastic waistband, and is designed with a faux zipper for extra comfort.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
The bottoms have a thick waistband with a drawstring as well as two side pockets to stash small essentials.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
These 95% cotton undies have a wide, double-layered waistband that smooths the tummy without rolling down, plus flat seams along the leg that keep the cut from digging into your skin.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Customers rave about their buttery-soft fabric, roomy pockets, and confidence-inspiring waistband, all of which make this pair a perfect match for any globetrotter.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
The mid-rise pans have a flat waistband that stays in place and keeps its shape, which is adjustable with its drawcord.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
The singer wore an oversized olive green jacket featuring a shearling body, double zipper, and ribbed sleeves, collar, and waistband.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
As one of the officers frisked him, Benton pulled the Smith & Wesson .40 from his waistband and began firing, according to court testimony and other records.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2024
This denim pair is less than $20, has an elastic waistband, and is designed with a faux zipper for extra comfort.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
The bottoms have a thick waistband with a drawstring as well as two side pockets to stash small essentials.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
These 95% cotton undies have a wide, double-layered waistband that smooths the tummy without rolling down, plus flat seams along the leg that keep the cut from digging into your skin.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Customers rave about their buttery-soft fabric, roomy pockets, and confidence-inspiring waistband, all of which make this pair a perfect match for any globetrotter.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
The mid-rise pans have a flat waistband that stays in place and keeps its shape, which is adjustable with its drawcord.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
The singer wore an oversized olive green jacket featuring a shearling body, double zipper, and ribbed sleeves, collar, and waistband.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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waistband
noun
waist·band
ˈwās(t)-ˌband
: a band (as of trousers or a skirt) fitting around the waist
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