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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
elasticated
adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
waist
▪ They have an elasticated waist and three pockets and a cotton inner lining.
▪ Draw string elasticated waist, gripped elastic legs.
▪ The trousers have two zipped side pockets elasticated waist and zip opening cuffs for slipping over those ubiquitous trainers.
▪ Cotton floral leggings with elasticated waist, £23.90, XS-L from Benetton.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ A longer pair for waders and which are prevented from slipping down by an elasticated band, cost a pound more.
▪ D-ring positioned on each shoulder strap; elasticated chest strap.
▪ Made from 100% nylon these trousers have an elasticated & tie-cord waistband + stirrup legs.
▪ The culottes are very full and have a comfortable, elasticated waistband.
▪ There are elasticated adjustable drawcords on the hem, waist and on the hood.
▪ They have an elasticated waist and three pockets and a cotton inner lining.
Wiktionary
elasticated

a. Of clothing or part of a garment, containing a strip or strips of elastic, especially in the waistband, cuffs or the ends of the legs, in order to make the clothing fit snugly.

Usage examples of "elasticated".

Marks and Spencer had completely run out of beige car coats with elasticated backs.

As I strolled along I watched an elasticated black kid, Felix's age or maybe older, gangle past with his pretty little friend.

Beverley opened the door wearing burgundy mock velvet pyjamas with white elasticated cuffs at wrist and ankle.

The clothes were dull: T-shirts, jackets and trousers made of golden-brown Beta-cloth - selected because it was fireproof - with 1970s-style turtle necks and elasticated cuffs.

There was a series of rustlings and elasticated twangings, and then she turned around, holding a bag.