cummerbunds

noun

variants also cumberbunds
plural of cummerbund
as in belts
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 cummerbunds In accessories, there’s a major focus on the waist, through belts and cummerbunds, while beading and fringe continue to enliven the novelty bag category. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 All eyes were on waistlines this season as designers sent models down runways in cummerbunds, scarves and chunky belts. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbunds
  1. belts
  2. sashes
  3. ribbons
  4. girdles
Noun
  • Goodwill’s petite styling guidance recommends using belts to give oversized clothing more shape.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In accessories, there’s a major focus on the waist, through belts and cummerbunds, while beading and fringe continue to enliven the novelty bag category.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of belts
Noun
  • Drafts, foggy glass, sticking sashes and rising energy bills can all signal that your windows need attention.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Tie Loose Strings Tie sashes and strings to prevent tangling.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sashes
Noun
  • The most unconventional of the trio is the jamón y queso, built with ribbons of jamón serrano.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For the film’s Sydney premiere, for instance, Edgar-Jones wore an elegant sheer Miu Miu gown embellished with ribbons and sequins.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of ribbons
Noun
  • The trove of women’s bloomers, drawers, knickers, brassieres, corsets, and girdles is just a small part of the school’s historic clothing collection, with images shared by the University of Wyoming Libraries via JSTOR.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Definition of girdles

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

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