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 elastic waistband keeps things comfortable while the pleated detail gives them a put-together look that works everywhere from the office to cobblestone streets.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
This style features a breezy wide-leg fit with a high-rise elastic waistband and roomy pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Its britches already have a 90-inch waistband, and there is room for more.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The breathable cotton-blend design also features a two-button closure and zip fly, along with the high drawstring waistband, offering total tummy control.
—Allison Lax, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
This style features a breezy wide-leg fit with a high-rise elastic waistband and roomy pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Its britches already have a 90-inch waistband, and there is room for more.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The breathable cotton-blend design also features a two-button closure and zip fly, along with the high drawstring waistband, offering total tummy control.
—Allison Lax, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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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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