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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This set of five mid-rise thongs is designed for yoga and everyday wear, with chafe-resistant flat seams and a stretchy waistband that won’t dig into skin.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
These pants are available in a petite-friendly 29-inch inseam and feature a wide contour waistband that smooths you out.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Aywa Short-Sleeve Tee and Flare Pants Lounge Set Wear this crewneck T-shirt and flare pants with a foldover waistband on their own in the daytime, then add a jacket when the temperature dips.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Pin one to a scarf, the waistband of your jeans, or go the runway route (à la Tory Burch, Ashlyn, and Rodarte FW25) and affix one to the lapel of a wool blazer or cape.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
These pants are available in a petite-friendly 29-inch inseam and feature a wide contour waistband that smooths you out.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Aywa Short-Sleeve Tee and Flare Pants Lounge Set Wear this crewneck T-shirt and flare pants with a foldover waistband on their own in the daytime, then add a jacket when the temperature dips.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Pin one to a scarf, the waistband of your jeans, or go the runway route (à la Tory Burch, Ashlyn, and Rodarte FW25) and affix one to the lapel of a wool blazer or cape.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
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 Oct. 2025.
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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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