waistband

noun

Definition of waistbandnext
as in belt

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Recent Examples of waistband The pleated front gives them a slightly dressier feel, while the elastic back waistband keeps them comfortable and stretchy. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Beyond Winfrey’s stamp of approval, the bottoms boast a comfortable high-rise waistband and subtle-yet-stylish wide-leg shape. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026 The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 They’re designed with a drawstring waistband to adjust the fit to your liking, plus two side pockets, two cargo pockets, and two back pockets to hold your essentials. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The suited style was comprised of a tuxedo, bowtie and cummerbund.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
  • Williams wore a white peak-lapel dinner jacket trimmed in grosgrain, paired with a white silk evening shirt, black evening trousers and a white grosgrain cummerbund, all by Giorgio Armani.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Definition of cummerbund
Noun
  • Texas Health Mansfield Stadium officially opened for operations Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • That joy was bursting at the seams; the kids couldn't wait for the ceremonial ribbons to be cut.
    — Bo Evans, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Gabriella paid off most of his entourage to leave him and the band alone and is now basically his own private Joe Jackson, pressuring him to record nonstop.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of band
Noun
  • The rules would restrict data center water use by requiring closed loop cooling systems, and would increase set back requirements to put more space between data center buildings and nearby homes and businesses.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Called Kamo‘oalewa, the space rock loops by Earth, coming as close as 9 million miles and as far as 25 million miles from our planet.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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