cummerbund

Or kum·mer·bund

[kuhm-er-buhnd]

noun

1. a wide sash worn at the waist, especially a horizontally pleated one worn with a tuxedo.

cummerbund

/ ˈkʌməˌbʌnd /

noun

1. a wide sash, worn with a dinner jacket

Word History and Origins

Origin of cummerbund¹

1610–20; < Hindi kamarband loin-band < Persian

Word History and Origins

Origin of cummerbund¹

C17: from Hindi kamarband, from Persian, from kamar loins, waist + band band

Example Sentences

Lorde previously said her Met Gala look - inspired by a cummerbund, or waistband, traditionally worn by men - was a hint to where she was "gender-wise".

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Studs, like cufflinks or a cummerbund, are one of those elements of the tuxedo that seem quaint and highly optional today but that you still see on the red carpet.

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This striking print graced everything from a crisply tailored button-down and tie to a cummerbund on effortlessly chic trousers.

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The must-have accessory was a knit cummerbund worn with a thin belt, defining the waistline in any look.

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He pointed to one model wearing a skinny black pant with built-in pink cummerbund and purple merino wool turtleneck.

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Related Words

• ribbon 
• ring 
• strap 
• string