Waistband

Pronunciation: /weɪst.bænd/

Definitions of waistband

noun a strip of material worn around the waist to hold clothing in place or for decoration

Example Sentences

A1 She tied her jacket around her waistband.

A2 The waistband of his pants was too tight.

B1 I need to adjust the waistband of my skirt.

B2 The elastic waistband on these shorts is very comfortable.

C1 The designer added a unique detail to the waistband of the dress.

C2 The waistband of the jeans was embellished with intricate embroidery.

Examples of waistband in a Sentence

formal She adjusted the waistband of her skirt before heading into the meeting.

informal I need to loosen the waistband of my jeans after that big meal.

slang I love how this dress hugs my waistband just right.

figurative The company's financial situation was like a tightening waistband, restricting growth.

Grammatical Forms of waistband

• plural: waistbands
• comparative: more waistband
• superlative: most waistband
• present tense: wear waistband
• future tense: will wear waistband
• perfect tense: have worn waistband
• continuous tense: is wearing waistband
• singular: waistband
• positive degree: waistband
• infinitive: to wear waistband
• gerund: wearing waistband
• participle: worn waistband

Origin and Evolution of waistband

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'waistband' is derived from the combination of 'waist' and 'band', referring to a band or strip of material worn around the waist.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a band worn around the waist to hold up clothing, the term 'waistband' has evolved to refer specifically to the band of fabric that encircles the waist of a garment such as pants or skirts.