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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.

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

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The waistband was high enough to give crush his lungs, but that didn't stop him recreating the video's fluid, technically-challenging choreography on stage.

From BBC

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

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