Word Noun
waistband
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate UK /wˈeɪstbænd/ waist·band UK spelling waistbands
Definition
n.the part of a piece of clothing that goes around your waist. It is usually the top edge of pants, a skirt, or a belt.
n.the upper edge of a garment, such as trousers or a skirt, that fits around the waist. Often used to refer to the elastic or fabric strip that holds up clothing.
Examples
“The elastic in the waistband of my jeans is starting to break.”
“She adjusted the waistband of her skirt to ensure it sat perfectly at her natural waistline.”
“High-waisted trousers feature a waistband that sits above the hips, providing a different silhouette compared to low-rise styles that rest lower on the body.”
Etymology
From waist + band.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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