noun
waistband
WAYST-band
noun
1
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
Word Forms
waistbands plural
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Etymology
A compound of "waist" and "band".