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- [weyst-band, -buh nd]
- /ˈweɪstˌbænd, -bənd/
- /ˈweɪst.bænd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [weyst-band, -buh nd]
- /ˈweɪstˌbænd, -bənd/
Definitions of waistband word
- noun waistband a band encircling the waist, especially as a part of a skirt or pair of trousers. 1
- noun waistband A strip of cloth forming the waist of a garment such as a skirt or a pair of trousers. 1
- noun waistband clothing: part round the waist 1
- countable noun waistband A waistband is a narrow piece of material which is sewn on to a pair of trousers, a skirt, or other item of clothing at the waist in order to strengthen it. 0
- noun waistband an encircling band of material to finish and strengthen a skirt or trousers at the waist 0
- noun waistband a band encircling the waist, esp. one at the top of a skirt, trousers, etc. 0
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Origin of waistband
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85; waist + band2
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Parts of speech for Waistband
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
waistband popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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waistband usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for waistband
noun waistband
- ribbon — a woven strip or band of fine material, as silk or rayon, varying in width and finished off at the edges, used for ornament, tying, etc.
- ring — a male given name.
- strap — a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
- string — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- cincture — something that encircles or surrounds, esp a belt, girdle, or border
Top questions with waistband
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