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
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Other pieces like thick black bomber jackets, zip-up collared shirts, stretch waistband pants, plain white T-shirts.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 May 2024
The bow-tie waistband adds a bit of extra detail that makes these work with sandals, platform sneakers, or heels — not to mention making the fit adjustable, too.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 May 2024
The bow-tie waistband adds a bit of extra detail that makes these work with sandals, platform sneakers, or heels — not to mention making the fit adjustable, too.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for waistband
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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