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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Lululemon Align 31-Inch High-Rise Pant Lululemon Align leggings are ubiquitous for their velvety feel and soft waistband.
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Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
Rodriguez lifted Smith off the ground by his waistband and shirt collar and slammed him into the floor, the government stated, knocking over a computer monitor on a nearby table.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
The outside of the diaper remained completely dry, even around the waistband and the legs.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024
Free-cut hems prevent uncomfortable digging and eliminate bulky lines, and the no-slip silicone grip waistband prevents rolling.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
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Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
Rodriguez lifted Smith off the ground by his waistband and shirt collar and slammed him into the floor, the government stated, knocking over a computer monitor on a nearby table.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
The outside of the diaper remained completely dry, even around the waistband and the legs.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024
Free-cut hems prevent uncomfortable digging and eliminate bulky lines, and the no-slip silicone grip waistband prevents rolling.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 30 July 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 29 Sep. 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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