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waistband

[ weyst-band, -buhnd ]

noun

  1. a band encircling the waist, especially as a part of a skirt or pair of trousers.


waistband

/ ˈweɪstˌbænd /

noun

  1. an encircling band of material to finish and strengthen a skirt or trousers at the waist
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of waistband1

First recorded in 1575–85; waist + band 2
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Example Sentences

As we talk, I notice the outline of a gun tucked in his waistband.

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"Our widening waistbands are also placing significant burden on our health service," he said in an opinion piece for the Telegraph.

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After opening the door, officers saw a handgun protruding from Lopez’s waistband.

In the body-worn footage, Eames is seen at the front of the crowd wearing a gilet with a bottle of ginger wine pushed down his waistband.

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Ms Gray said: "The boy removed a knife from the waistband of his trousers and made a slashing motion towards Mr Mohammed striking him on the arm."

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