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.
waistband in British English
(ˈweɪstˌbænd)
noun
an encircling band of material to finish and strengthen a skirt or trousers at the waist
waistband in American English
(ˈweɪstˌbænd)
noun
a band encircling the waist, esp. one at the top of a skirt, trousers, etc.
Examples of 'waistband' in a sentence
waistband
She said it was under the waistband of her trousers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Trousers are cut higher on the waistband.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Choose from high waistband or long leg.
The Sun (2009)
Pick those that have a low-slung wide waistband to act as a cover up.
The Sun (2008)
Just don't forget the trousers with an elastic waistband.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A high waistband presents all kinds of issues.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Police found four more chillies, a milk shake, a carton of fruit juice and a stolen clarinet tucked into the waistband of his trousers.