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Definition of waistband

waistband

/ˈweɪst.bænd/
Plural:waistbands
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• noun

1

A strip of cloth forming the waist of a garment, such as trousers, a skirt, or underpants, designed to hold the garment securely around the body.

Example

"She adjusted the elastic waistband of her sweatpants before heading out for a morning run."

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• Nearby Words

wairere
wairoa
waist
waistband
waistcoat
waitress
wakame

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 18th century: A compound of 'waist' (originating from Middle English 'wast', related to 'wax' meaning to grow) and 'band'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waistband. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waistband
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