variants also cumberbund
Definition of cummerbundnext
as in belt
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 cummerbund Mescal’s custom black tuxedo, shirt and cummerbund, all provided by Gucci, nodded toward Old Hollywood charm while keeping things slightly contemporary by forgoing the tie. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026 The Heated Rivalry actor channeled old-school Hollywood cool in an Armani white tuxedo jacket paired with a silk button-down shirt and cummerbund, along with black trousers. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 For the Golden Globes, Williams wore a peak-label dinner jacket trimmed in grograin paired with a white silk evening shirt, black trousers, and a white grosgrain cummerbund. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026 The former model chose a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo with satin lapels, a white shirt and a Ralph Lauren cummerbund for that occasion. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cummerbund
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Noun
  • The lithium-rich pegmatites in the Appalachian belt formed more than 250 million years ago during the creation of the supercontinent Pangea.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
  • While some of the designs online vary, essentially a bed will come down from the ceiling on top of the couch on a conveyor belt system, converting the space, according to Ori’s website.
    Desiree Mathurin April 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Donegan, 28, was awarded a crown, sash, $50,000 in tuition scholarship and a year of incredible opportunities.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Its Civil Rights history might've been lost on the kids rushing onto the platform to mount their favorite horses at the ribbon-cutting this week.
    Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In the course of dealing art for half a century, Gagosian has cut the ribbon on dozens of gallery spaces, at least 10 different addresses in New York alone.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Left unchecked, these invasives choke out native plants, girdle trees, and cause a host of other problems.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
  • One of the best examples of this is the ctenophore Cestum, or the Venus girdle.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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