noun
waistband
WAYST-band
Waistband (noun) means the strip of fabric that fits around the waist on trousers or a skirt. Example: “The waistband on these jeans is a bit too tight.”
noun
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The strip of fabric that fits around the waist on trousers or a skirt.
"The waistband on these jeans is a bit too tight."
How to use waistband
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe band of material that goes around your waist on trousers or skirts.
Common pairings
elastic waistband
adjustable waistband
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Word forms
- Plural
- waistbands
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The _____ on these jeans is a bit too tight.
Etymology
A compound of "waist" and "band".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for waistband
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What does “waistband” mean?
The word “waistband” means the strip of fabric that fits around the waist on trousers or a skirt. In plain terms, the band of material that goes around your waist on trousers or skirts.
How do you pronounce “waistband”?
“Waistband” is pronounced WAYST-band (/ˈweɪstˌbænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “waistband” in a sentence?
Here is “waistband” used in a sentence: “The waistband on these jeans is a bit too tight.”
What part of speech is “waistband”?
“Waistband” is a noun.
