cummerbund
cummerbund
Definition
cum·mer·bund (kum′ər bund′)
noun
a wide sash worn as a waistband, originally by men in India, and adapted for wear with men's formal dress
Etymology: Hindi & Pers kamarband, loin band < Ar-Pers kamar, loins + Pers band, band
cummerbund
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: It wears a cummerbund about the waist; no buckles.
- have: They have cummerbunds, pockets, etc. , but all the inflation is at the back.
- pad: Soft neck collar, padded cummerbund, back and shoulder area.
Adjective modifier
- red: The waiters hovered about in white uniforms with red cummerbunds.
Noun used with modifier
- silk: A silk cummerbund encircled his slim hips and a tall, sombrero style hat stood high on his head.
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