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/
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
Waistband is a compound word formed from 'waist', referring to the part of the body around the hips, and 'band', meaning a strip or encircling loop. The term originated from the literal combination of these elements to describe the fabric strip that encircles and secures the waist of a garment.
Breakdown
waist (the part of the body or garment at the hips) + band (a strip of material forming a loop or encircling band). The compound combines these two elements to denote the elastic or fabric strip at the waist of trousers, skirts, or other clothing.
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🔗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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