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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Available in 15 prints and four solid colors in kids’ sizes XS to XXL, the bottoms have built-in mesh lining, an elastic waistband, an adjustable drawstring, and a back pocket.
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Olivia Campbell, Parents, 13 May 2024
The brand has several other shorts styles discounted, including the Cubby shorts in a longer Bermuda length and a pair with a high waistband, as well as matching sweatshirts.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
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Olivia Campbell, Parents, 13 May 2024
The brand has several other shorts styles discounted, including the Cubby shorts in a longer Bermuda length and a pair with a high waistband, as well as matching sweatshirts.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
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 18 May. 2024.
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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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