waistband
nounUK /ˈweɪstbænd/
US /ˈweɪstbænd/
The strip of cloth at the top of pants or a skirt that goes around your waist.
He tucked his shirt into the waistband of his jeans.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The part of a garment that encircles the waist and often holds a belt.
The waistband of her skirt had belt loops.
3. An elastic or drawstring band sewn into clothing to keep it snug at the waist.
The sweatpants have a stretchy waistband.
4. The top edge of a pair of trousers or shorts.
He hung his keys on the waistband of his shorts.