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waistband

noun
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As a noun, waistband means a band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

Meanings of waistband

2 meanings

noun

  1. A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

  2. A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

    Similar: girdle, cincture, sash, waistcloth

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

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noun: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a sk…
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