Cummerbund Meaning in English

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Definition

A cummerbund is a wide band of cloth worn around the waist, usually with a tuxedo or formal suit, to cover the waistband and give a finishing touch to formal men's attire.

Usage & Nuances

Cummerbunds are used almost exclusively with men's formal wear, especially tuxedos. The pleats typically face up. Not to be confused with 'belt' (which holds up pants). More common in Western formal events, less typical in everyday language.

• Spanish: fajín (formal) - faja (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): faixa (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): faixa (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 腰封（正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 腰封（正式）
• Hindi: कमरबंद (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: حزام وسط (رسمي)
• Bengali: কামরবন্দ
• Russian: куммербанд
• Japanese: カマーバンド
• Vietnamese: khăn quấn eo - cummerbund
• Korean: 커머번드
• Turkish: kuşak (smokin için)
• Urdu: کمر بند (تقریب کے لباس کا)
• Indonesian: kain pinggang formal - cummerbund

Example Sentences

He wore a black suit and a red cummerbund to the wedding.

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The cummerbund matches the bow tie.

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Please remember to wear your cummerbund with the tuxedo.

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He forgot his cummerbund at home, but no one seemed to notice.

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At the gala, everyone wore tuxedos with colorful cummerbunds.

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Wearing a cummerbund adds a classic touch to formal events.

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