cummerbund
nounUK /ˈkʌm.ə.bʌnd/
US /ˈkʌm.ɚ.bʌnd/
A wide band worn around the waist, often with fancy clothes.
He wore a black cummerbund with his tuxedo to the wedding.
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2. A decorative cloth band worn around the waist by men in South Asia.
The groom's cummerbund matched his turban.
3. A wide pleated band forming part of a traditional Scottish kilt outfit.
His kilt came with a matching cummerbund.
4. A belt-like band worn around the waist for support or decoration.
The dancer's cummerbund sparkled under the stage lights.