cincture
noun
cinc·ture ˈsiŋ(k)-chər 
1
: the act of encircling
2
a
: an encircling area
b
: girdle, belt
especially : a cord or sash of cloth worn around an ecclesiastical vestment or the habit of a member of a religious order under monastic vows
Synonyms
- belt
- ceinture
- cummerbund
- cumberbund
- girdle
- sash
- self-belt
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Example Sentences
wrapped a cincture around the dress as a stylish accessory
Recent Examples on the Web Other designers have followed suit, as well: For Spring 2018 Men’s, Prada used the hyper-functional cincture for a double-belt styling moment. 
Alexandra Gurvitch, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2017
Alexandra Gurvitch, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Latin cinctura girdle, from cinctus, past participle of cingere to gird; probably akin to Sanskrit kāñcī girdle
First Known Use
1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1
cinctures
noun
as in belts
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist wrapped a cincture around the dress as a stylish accessory Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- belts
- sashes
- ribbons
- girdles
- cummerbunds
- ceintures
- waistbands
- cumberbunds
- baldrics
- self-belts
- loops
- rings
- bandoliers
- bands
- circles
- obis
- bandoleers
- cesti
- Sam Browne belts