How to Use waistband in a Sentence

waistband

noun
  • This wide, stretchy waistband grew with me.
    — Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, the waistband won’t roll or dig.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • The waistband sits high on the back and is snug enough to stop leaks.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024
  • The student told the deputy the gun was tucked in his waistband.
    — Garfield Hylton, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Mar. 2022
  • The man in front of me had a handgun in the back of his waistband.
    — Spencer McFadden Hoge and Cynthia McFadden, Town & Country, 25 Oct. 2020
  • The high waist and contoured waistband form to your body shape well.
    — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, its silk waistband keeps the shorts from riding up at night.
    — Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 16 Mar. 2021
  • Rodriguez pulled a gun out of his waistband and tossed it on the ground.
    — Haley Victory Smith, Washington Examiner, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Their wide waistband stays put all day and won’t dig into your sides.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The thick waistband is great for support, too.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Police said the man had a gun tucked in the right side of his waistband.
    — Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Each set has matching hems and a thick, stretchy waistband on the shorts.
    — Julia Fields, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • They're designed with a no-slip waistband that'll stay in place.
    — Samantha Jones, Women's Health, 17 July 2023
  • The technique was used across long shorts and pants with triple waistbands.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Makes elastic waistbands look like child’s play!
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • To make the shirt body lay flat, cut off the sleeves and waistband, if needed.
    — Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, most have an elastic waistband that's easy to pull on and wear all day long.
    — Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2022
  • He can be seen with his right hand behind his back near the rear waistband of his pants.
    — Fox News, 15 Jan. 2021
  • George was seen pulling a gun from his waistband and Giles put his hands in the air.
    — Justin Fenton, baltimoresun.com, 29 Sep. 2021
  • The pants have a high-rise waistband and wide cuffs that’ll show off your favorite boots.
    — Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Branch snatched the keys from the waistband of her pants, opened her car door and got inside.
    — Devoun Cetoute Miami Herald (tns), al, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Not too tight in the waistband and not too short in length (but not too long, either).
    — Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • The video shows what police said was a handgun in his waistband.
    — Fox News, 9 July 2020
  • One of the men brandished a gun before putting it back in his waistband.
    — Paul Walsh, Star Tribune, 3 June 2021
  • Taylor spotted a gun in the man’s waistband and pulled out his gun.
    — Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 3 Aug. 2021
  • Byrne said one of them flashed a gun in his waistband and then took Byrne's cash box.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • As with leggings, the waistband fit and comfort of your shorts is key.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Kenney said that Romero got out of the car and reached for his waistband.
    — Shane Bauer, The New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Melvin, who deputies say had a gun in his waistband, was running away and was shot in the back.
    — David Harris, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Aug. 2020
  • The stretch waistband keeps the shorts in place without feeling too tight.
    — Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024

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