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also cumberbund
as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
a cummerbund is the perfect accessory for a man's tuxedo
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Recent Examples of cummerbund
Paired with a custom black wool shawl collar tuxedo by Prada, a grosgrain cummerbund and a sophisticated bowtie, Stan looked every bit a leading man.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The actor wore a wool suit with silver buttons, a white poplin shirt, a black silk cummerbund and brushed leather lace-up shoes.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
This striking print graced everything from a crisply tailored button-down and tie to a cummerbund on effortlessly chic trousers.
—Thomas Adamson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
The model’s lineage shows in the black band that wraps the lengthy hood like a vintage Armani cummerbund.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The actor wore a wool suit with silver buttons, a white poplin shirt, a black silk cummerbund and brushed leather lace-up shoes.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
This striking print graced everything from a crisply tailored button-down and tie to a cummerbund on effortlessly chic trousers.
—Thomas Adamson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
The model’s lineage shows in the black band that wraps the lengthy hood like a vintage Armani cummerbund.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
Noun
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Discount stores such as Dollar General tend to gain during periods of economic strain as shoppers tighten their belts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images More meals at home could mean people are eating out less, showing Americans tightening their belts.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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The figure also sports a white bow tie, an Order of the Garter sash and star and army medals.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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In addition to educational scholarships, the winners will receive trophies, gift baskets, flowers, a sash and crown.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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