noun
- the bands of fabric at the top of pants, skirts, or underwear that fit around the waist
Usage: plural of waistband
Examples
- The waistbands on these jeans are too tight.
- She adjusted the waistbands of her skirts after losing weight.
- The elastic waistbands make these pants very comfortable.
- These shorts have drawstring waistbands for a better fit.
- The waistbands were fraying after years of wear.
- He prefers pants with flexible waistbands over rigid ones.