| 单词 | cummerbund |
| 释义 | cummerbund (once / 84424 pages) n A cummerbund is a sash that is part of a tuxedo. The cummerbund is worn around the waist, and its color usually matches the color of one's tie. You might never see one again after your prom. If you’ve ever worn or seen a tuxedo, you’ve probably noticed the jacket, tie, and some other material around the waist area: that’s the cummerbund. A cummerbund is a type of sash that's broad and pleated. Some sashes are worn over the shoulder, but a cummerbund goes around the waist. Though cummerbunds are now associated with higher classes of people, they were originally worn by less privileged classes in India. The word is from the Hindi for "waistband." WORD FAMILYcummerbund: cummerbunds USAGE EXAMPLESThese included a combat knife, tucked neatly into the waist of his cummerbund, as well as sniper binoculars and a loaded .45 semiautomatic. New York Times(Aug 10, 2016) Cummerbunds And Beanies: Specialty fashion store that quickly fired its market research team. Washington Post(Jul 07, 2016) Coral reefs are found in a band that circles the globe like a cummerbund. The New Yorker(Apr 18, 2016) n a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo Hyper cincture, girdle, sash, waistband, waistcloth a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers |
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