Waistband

Definition of waistband:

part of speech: noun

Band or part of a garment that is fastened around the waist.

part of speech: noun

The band or part of a garment which encircles the waist.

Usage examples for waistband:

• He stood up, undoing the waistband of his trousers. "Ulysses", James Joyce.

• Concealed in Dick's waistband was found a heavy roll of Russian notes, and the yell which greeted its appearance showed that it was considered confirmatory of the guilt of the prisoners. "Jack Archer", G. A. Henty.

• " That's for her throat- latch, Angeline; and she can put that on her waistband little fellows, you know. "Winter Fun", William O. Stoddard.

• If they are prepared so as to extend to the waist at the sides, they may be held in place by a waistband and in this way will prevent unnecessary exposure without interfering with the doctor. "The Prospective Mother A Handbook for Women During Pregnancy", J. Morris Slemons.