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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These $18 palazzo pants are a beach- and travel-friendly option; their stretchy waistband won’t dig into your stomach on long-haul flights, nor will the pants take a long time to get on and off at the pool. —
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Here, the creative studio pitches concepts like jeans with cutoff waistbands, crinkled barely-there washes, repairs and rounded patchwork and super flare silhouettes that mimic ’70s DIY fits. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 The adjustable drawstring shorts have an elastic waistband for comfort, while the rayon fabric helps the set keep its shape and look more polished than terrycloth or sweats. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 The fabric is soft and stretchy with a pull-on waistband that makes long flights and train rides far more tolerable. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistband
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Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Here, the creative studio pitches concepts like jeans with cutoff waistbands, crinkled barely-there washes, repairs and rounded patchwork and super flare silhouettes that mimic ’70s DIY fits. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 The adjustable drawstring shorts have an elastic waistband for comfort, while the rayon fabric helps the set keep its shape and look more polished than terrycloth or sweats. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 The fabric is soft and stretchy with a pull-on waistband that makes long flights and train rides far more tolerable. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistband
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/waistband. Accessed 27 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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