bellyband

[ bel-ee-band ]

noun

1. a band worn about the belly, as of a harnessed horse or of an infant to protect the navel.
2. a band of paper around a new book, usually printed with information about the book's contents and sometimes used instead of a book jacket.
3. a band of strong paper, plastic, tape, or the like, placed around a product or package to protect it during shipping, prevent it from opening, etc.

bellyband

/ ˈbɛlɪˌbænd /

noun

1. a strap around the belly of a draught animal, holding the shafts of a vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of bellyband¹

First recorded in 1515–25; belly + band ²

Example Sentences

I pulled my underpants up above my trousers by the elasticated bellyband and invited him to stroke the cotton weave.

From The Guardian

There before him sat a dear little widow knitting a bellyband for someone else's baby.

From Project Gutenberg

"Well, I'll soon be in the oyster parlor up to the bellyband," he said, full of the cheer of his prospect.

From Project Gutenberg

If a sterile dressing is not available, no dressing or bellyband should be used.

From Project Gutenberg

Munn had to drive a' the way round to the Fechars brig, and in parts o' the road the water was so deep that it lapped his horse's bellyband.

From Project Gutenberg