Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

waistband

/ˈweɪstˌbænd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.74 in modern English

Syllables: waist-band
IPA: /ˈweɪstˌbænd/

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

Etymology

From waist + band.

Inflected Forms

waistbands (plural)

Derived Forms

waistbanded waistbandless

Synonyms

girdle cincture sash waistcloth

Questions

How do you pronounce waistband?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈweɪstˌbænd/.
What does waistband mean?: A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.
Where does waistband come from?: From waist + band.

How to pronounce waistband

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