Moby Thesaurus. Grady Ward. 1996.
Waistband — Waist band, n. 1. The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like. [1913 Webster] 2. A sash worn by women around the waist. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
waistband — ► NOUN ▪ a strip of cloth encircling the waist, attached to a skirt or a pair of trousers … English terms dictionary
waistband — [wāst′band΄] n. a band encircling the waist, esp. one at the top of a skirt, trousers, etc … English World dictionary
waistband — UK [ˈweɪs(t)ˌbænd] / US noun [countable] Word forms waistband : singular waistband plural waistbands a piece of cloth on a pair of trousers or a skirt that goes round your waist … English dictionary
waistband — [[t]we͟ɪstbænd[/t]] waistbands N COUNT 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 … English dictionary
waistband — noun Date: 1584 a band (as of trousers or a skirt) fitting around the waist … New Collegiate Dictionary
waistband — /wayst band , beuhnd/, n. a band encircling the waist, esp. as a part of a skirt or pair of trousers. [1575 85; WAIST + BAND2] * * * … Universalium
waistband — noun A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt … Wiktionary
waistband — waist|band [ˈweıstbænd] n the part of a skirt, trousers etc that fastens around your waist … Dictionary of contemporary English
waistband — waist|band [ weıst,bænd ] noun count a piece of cloth on a pair of pants or a skirt that goes around your waist … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
