waistband — The 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
The band around the waist
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
허리를 뜻하는 'waist'와 띠를 뜻하는 'band'가 합쳐진 합성어로, 옷의 허리 부분을 둘러싸는 띠라는 의미에서 유래되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“After eating too much pizza, I had to unbutton my waistband secretly under the table.”
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