noun

waistband

waistband

The waistband of my jeans is too loose.

The waistband of my jeans is too loose.

He tucked his shirt into his waistband.

He tucked his shirt into his waistband.

((the)) waistband ((of sth.)) the band of material at the top of trousers or a skirt The waistband of my jeans is too loose.

Synonyms: belt (though a belt is usually separate)

A compound word: 'waist' + 'band'. A band that goes around the waist.

It's a 'band' for your 'waist'. Simple as that.

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