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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.