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waistbandThe band of material at the waist of a garment, especially trousers or a skirt

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The band of material at the waist of a garment, especially trousers or a skirt

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪstbænd/

Korean meaning: 바지나 치마 등의 허리 부분에 있는 띠 모양의 부분

Korean pronunciation: 웨이스트-밴드 (강세: 웨이스트)

Example Sentences

  • My pants' waistband rolled down during my presentation, creating an awkward moment.
  • She prefers skirts with elastic waistbands for comfort during long flights.
  • The tailor adjusted the waistband to fit perfectly around his waist.

waistband

NOUN

//ˈweɪstbænd//

The band of material at the waist of a garment, especially trousers or a skirt

waistband concept
💡 Concept

The band around the waist

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waistband rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Learning firsthand about waistbands in the wasteland!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈweɪstbænd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈweɪstbænd/

🌳Etymology

Rootwaist
Suffix-band

Origin

허리를 뜻하는 'waist'와 띠를 뜻하는 'band'가 합쳐진 합성어로, 옷의 허리 부분을 둘러싸는 띠라는 의미에서 유래되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My pants' waistband rolled down during my presentation, creating an awkward moment.

She prefers skirts with elastic waistbands for comfort during long flights.

The tailor adjusted the waistband to fit perfectly around his waist.

😄 Fun example

After eating too much pizza, I had to unbutton my waistband secretly under the table.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

waistbeltbandgirdlesash

Related

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