noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.
2. 2
   a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

girdlebaldricbandbandolierbellybandbelt

Example

More examples

"The waistband has lost its elasticity and now it's all crumbly and itchy."

Etymology

From waist + band.

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