waistband

American  

[weyst-band, -buhnd] / ˈweɪstˌbænd, -bənd /

noun

1. a band encircling the waist, especially as a part of a skirt or pair of trousers.

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waistband British  

/ ˈweɪstˌbænd /

noun

1. an encircling band of material to finish and strengthen a skirt or trousers at the waist

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Etymology

Origin of waistband

First recorded in 1575–85; waist + band ²

Example Sentences

I turn away from them, pretend like I’m putting on deodorant, and slip the mysterious postcard from my waistband.

From Literature

Tucked into the waistband of his trousers was a garment.

From Literature

Leo pulls up beside us, and I slide a candle out of my waistband so he can see the label.

From Literature

As I walk into the gym adjusting the waistband of my shorts, my thoughts are spinning.

From Literature

Among the new nonnegotiables: fleece vests instead of jackets and elastic waistbands instead of “hard pants,” i.e., anything with a zipper.

From The Wall Street Journal

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