cummerbund

noun

cum·​mer·​bund ˈkə-mər-ˌbənd How to pronounce cummerbund (audio) ˈkəm-bər- How to pronounce cummerbund (audio)
variants or less commonly cumberbund
ˈkəm-bər-ˌbənd How to pronounce cummerbund (audio)
Synonyms of cummerbundnext
: a broad waistband usually worn in place of a vest with men's dress clothes and adapted in various styles of women's clothes

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a cummerbund is the perfect accessory for a man's tuxedo
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This season, waist accents developed further with the rise of the cummerbund on and off the runway. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 The red sweaters from his debut became a street-style signature, while his cummerbund has emerged as a defining accessory. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 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, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu kamarband, from Persian, from kamar waist + band band

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cummerbund was in 1616

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cummerbund

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cum·​mer·​bund ˈkəm-ər-ˌbənd How to pronounce cummerbund (audio)
: a wide sash worn around the waist
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