cummerbund

noun

ˈkə-mər-ˌbənd How to pronounce cummerbund (audio)
variants also cumberbund
Definition of cummerbundnext
as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist a cummerbund is the perfect accessory for a man's tuxedo

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Recent Examples of cummerbund Williams wore a white peak-lapel dinner jacket trimmed in grosgrain, paired with a white silk evening shirt, black evening trousers and a white grosgrain cummerbund, all by Giorgio Armani. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 New for 2026, the sale also will include suits, tuxedos, button-down shirts, ties, bow ties, suspenders and cummerbunds. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 Singer Ricky Martin made a cameo in a loose white shirt and trousers with an eye-catching satin cummerbund detail at the waist. — Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026 Pairing an off-white jacket with an open silk shirt and cummerbund, along with more traditional tuxedo pants and square-toed shoes, there’s a playfulness to Williams’ look that doesn’t fall into any singular trope. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
  1. belt
  2. sash
  3. ribbon
  4. girdle
Noun
  • Roame, another new brand for us, had a fantastic collection and their gold jacquard dress with a fringe belt was a real favorite.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In a season where layering and personal styling are so important, the belt is an essential accessory.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of belt
Noun
  • Video shared by an activist at the scene, Amit Orfali, shows the French mayor, wearing a tricolor sash, leaning against a vehicle while sitting on the dusty ground.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Drafts, fogged panes and sticking sashes can affect indoor comfort and energy use, while repair costs may add up as problems persist.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sash
Noun
  • Shelton, meanwhile, hadn’t realized she was supposed to run through a ribbon.
    — Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The antenna-like element towering above her head was a structured, sculptural ribbon headpiece custom-designed by the legendary British milliner Philip Treacy, who was honored with the award of excellence at the event.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Its hot iron core — oversize for such a small world — cools and contracts along with the mantle and crust, tightening the surface like a girdle to fit its new slimmer self.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Its hot iron core -- oversized for such a small world -- cools and contracts along with the mantle and crust, tightening the surface like a girdle to fit its new slimmer self.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of girdle

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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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