waistband

Meanings

• Noun

  A band that encircles the waist to hold up trousers or a skirt.

  - "The waistband of my jeans is too tight."
  - "She wore a wide waistband with her sari."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waistband
band , hand , sand

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Variants

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waistband , waistbands

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Etymology

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From Middle English waist, waist, waistline, from Old French guis, gais, guise, from Latin veste, vestis, garment; akin to vestire to dress.

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Trivia

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1. The average waist circumference for adults varies depending on age, sex, and ethnicity.

2. In ancient Rome, wearing a wide waistband was a sign of wealth and status.

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Related Concepts

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1. waistline: The part of a person's body where the waist is located.

2. belt: A type of waistband used to hold up trousers or to tighten a garment.

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Culture

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In fashion, waistbands can be used to accentuate or hide certain body features. They can be wide or thin, plain or decorated, and can be made of various materials such as leather, elastic, or fabric.

How to Memorize "waistband"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of jeans or trousers with a waistband that encircles the waist and holds up the pants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waistband' with the idea of holding up pants or a skirt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating 'waistband' with the word 'pantsband'.

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