noun

waistband

waistband

The waistband of my skirt is too tight.

The waistband of my skirt is too tight.

He tucked his shirt into his waistband.

He tucked his shirt into his waistband.

the ((waistband)) of (sth.) the band of a piece of clothing that fits around the waist The waistband of these pants is elastic.

Synonyms: belt

A compound word from 'waist' and 'band'.

It's literally the 'band' that goes around the 'waist' of pants or a skirt. Breaking it down makes it easy to remember.

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