cummerbunds

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 All eyes were on waistlines this season as designers sent models down runways in cummerbunds, scarves and chunky belts. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Elsewhere, stoles stole the show, particular those draped languidly over the shoulder or fashioned as cummerbunds. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 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
Noun
  • Palace wall paintings, floral motifs and intricate carvings are used in modern forms for silver and champagne gold anchor statement earrings, layered necklaces, cuffs, rings, brooches and belts.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Rulebook Is Behind The Technology Seat belts did not become standard because manufacturers volunteered.
    — Alan Rencher, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Tie Loose Strings Tie sashes and strings to prevent tangling.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The moisture turns the glass hazy and may rot wood window sashes over time.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Venerdi Pomeriggio also took a girlish approach to embellishments, adding bouquet embroidery and pink ribbons to jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Rocha developed Parker’s dress from an existing show piece, reworking its hand-laced, unraveling ribbons in a pale ballet pink intended as a nod to pointe shoes.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
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

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“Cummerbunds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbunds. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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