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 pants have a stretchy waistband with an adjustable drawstring—absolutely necessary for comfortable sitting for hours on end.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
During the argument, Robertson called Mackey several slurs before the employee reached into the right side of the front of his waistband and pulled out a small handgun, the witness told detectives, per the court document.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The wide leg gives you plenty of room to stride without feeling confined by fabric, and the elastic waistband provides plenty of stretch.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
The relaxed, wide-legs and adjustable waistband give you a comfy, personalized fit and come in easy-to-style neutral shades.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 15 May 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
During the argument, Robertson called Mackey several slurs before the employee reached into the right side of the front of his waistband and pulled out a small handgun, the witness told detectives, per the court document.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The wide leg gives you plenty of room to stride without feeling confined by fabric, and the elastic waistband provides plenty of stretch.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
The relaxed, wide-legs and adjustable waistband give you a comfy, personalized fit and come in easy-to-style neutral shades.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 15 May 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 10 Jun. 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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