ceinture

noun

saⁿ(n)-ˈtyu̇r How to pronounce ceinture (audio)
Definition of ceinturenext
as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist the designer's dresses typically are accessorized with eye-catching ceintures

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Recent Examples of ceinture The carnival is known in part for its mascot, Bonhomme, a snowman with a red hat, black buttons and the characteristic French Canadian ceinture fléchée, a type of sash. — Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 Woven belt bags featuring a panoply of buckles date to the founding of the brand in 2021; earlier this year Larsson was invited by Gucci Continuum to collaborate with the brand and create her signature bag using the Italian brand’s ceintures. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceinture
  1. belt
  2. sash
  3. ribbon
  4. girdle
  5. cincture
Noun
  • The voluminous sleeves add dimension while balancing your proportions, and the adjustable belt cinches the waist for a flattering, customized fit.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Our tip for creating a truly cool look is to pair a simple white T-shirt or tank with your long denim shorts, then go big with a fun belt and matching bag.
    — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 7 July 2026
Definition of belt
Noun
  • Palace maids stand around a plump woman, struggling to fasten a black belt sash around her waist.
    — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026
  • The next scene shows Miss America — identified as Rosemary LaPlanche, the 1941 titleholder — in a yellow dress and her sash, sitting on a red sofa alongside her publicity man.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Definition of sash
Noun
  • Wrap a wide ribbon multiple times around to hide the elastic to elevate the classic look.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Amid her mother Nancy Guthrie’s ongoing abduction case, Savannah’s co-hosts and guests were spotted wearing yellow ribbons.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of ribbon
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
  • Vestments: amice, alb, cincture, and simple white miter.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The institution has a lot of baggage, as any organization with nearly two millennia and a few crusades under its cincture is bound to have.
    — J.P. Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of cincture

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“Ceinture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceinture. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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