WAISTBAND

girdle, cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth

(noun) a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

waistband (plural waistbands)

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

Source: Wiktionary


Waist"band, n.

1. The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like.

2. A sash worn by women around the waist. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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