waistband
noun/ˈweɪstbænd/
Frequency rank: #16,643 most common English word
Meaning
the strip of fabric forming the upper edge of a skirt, trousers, or other garment, fitting around the waist.
Example sentence
She pulled the waistband of her skirt tighter to keep it from slipping down.
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