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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Plus, the waistband stays in place—no slipping or rolling—and the high-quality material still looks brand new, even after 20 wears and washes.
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Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
The matching pink tea-length skirt featured Emily Adams Bode Aujla’s signature crafty details, with bands of smocking and cross-stitching at the waistband.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Best of all, the non-pinching waistband stays comfy even after hours-long workouts.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
The pants come with super-wide legs and an elastic drawstring waistband that can be loosened or tightened depending on your preference.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
The matching pink tea-length skirt featured Emily Adams Bode Aujla’s signature crafty details, with bands of smocking and cross-stitching at the waistband.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Best of all, the non-pinching waistband stays comfy even after hours-long workouts.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
The pants come with super-wide legs and an elastic drawstring waistband that can be loosened or tightened depending on your preference.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 24 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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