Word
waistband
Phoneticswaist·band
UK/wˈeɪstbænd/
Countable noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“The elastic in the waistband of my jeans is starting to break.”
contextual
“She adjusted the waistband of her skirt to ensure it sat perfectly at her natural waistline.”
complex
“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.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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