Waistband: meaning, definitions and examples

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waistband

[ ˈweɪstˌbænd ]

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clothing

A strip of material worn around the waist to hold clothing in place or for decoration.

Synonyms

band, belt, sash

Examples of usage

She tightened her waistband before going for a run.
The waistband of his trousers was too tight after the holiday season.

Translations

Translations of the word "waistband" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cós

🇮🇳 कमरबंद

🇩🇪 Bund

🇮🇩 pinggang

🇺🇦 пояс

🇵🇱 pasek

🇯🇵 ウエストバンド (uesutobando)

🇫🇷 ceinture

🇪🇸 cinturón

🇹🇷 beli

🇰🇷 허리띠 (heoritti)

🇸🇦 حزام الخصر

🇨🇿 pás

🇸🇰 pás

🇨🇳 腰带 (yāodài)

🇸🇮 pas

🇮🇸 mittisband

🇰🇿 белдік

🇬🇪 ქამარი (qamari)

🇦🇿 kəmər

🇲🇽 cinturón

Word origin

The word 'waistband' originated in the early 17th century, derived from 'waist' (from Old English 'wæst') and 'band'. The concept of using a waistband to secure clothing around the waist has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, evolving in design and materials over time to suit different fashion trends and practical needs.