waistband

noun/ˈweɪstbænd/

Frequency rank: #16,643 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the strip of fabric forming the upper edge of a skirt, trousers, or other garment, fitting around the waist.

Illustration for the English word “waistband”

Example sentence

She pulled the waistband of her skirt tighter to keep it from slipping down.

Synonyms & related words

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