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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The stretchy waistband and adjustable drawstring on this pair are convenient and comfortable—plus, there are two inseam lengths (short and regular) to choose from.
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
Somehow, though, these jeans still wowed us with their comfort, thanks in part to the pull-on elastic waistband that never dug into our skin.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Case in point: These cropped wide legs have a narrow contoured waistband, a longer rise, and more room in the hips and thighs—no more waist gap or uncomfortable squeeze in the middle region here.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
This Hanes sweatshirt is designed with a classic pullover style complete with a crewneck, long sleeves, and ribbed waistband.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
Somehow, though, these jeans still wowed us with their comfort, thanks in part to the pull-on elastic waistband that never dug into our skin.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Case in point: These cropped wide legs have a narrow contoured waistband, a longer rise, and more room in the hips and thighs—no more waist gap or uncomfortable squeeze in the middle region here.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
This Hanes sweatshirt is designed with a classic pullover style complete with a crewneck, long sleeves, and ribbed waistband.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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