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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They’re made from a stretchy, breathable fabric that’s loose-fitting and relaxed, and are complete with an adjustable elastic waistband for a comfortable fit.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Both feature a structured wide-leg silhouette and comfy elastic waistband.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
The fold-over waistband is stretchy for all-day comfort, and it’s made of the same soft jersey fabric as the main length of the skirt.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The jeans feature a four-piece contour waistband to avoid waistline gaps, and an exclusive yoke-over-body construction with angled back pockets to highlight curves.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Both feature a structured wide-leg silhouette and comfy elastic waistband.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
The fold-over waistband is stretchy for all-day comfort, and it’s made of the same soft jersey fabric as the main length of the skirt.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The jeans feature a four-piece contour waistband to avoid waistline gaps, and an exclusive yoke-over-body construction with angled back pockets to highlight curves.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 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 17 Feb. 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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