Waist

/weɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The part of the body between the ribs and the hips.

She tied a ribbon around her waist to accentuate her dress.

The narrower part of certain clothing, for example, pants or skirts.

He had to adjust the waist of his trousers for a better fit.

A region or part resembling a waist in shape or function.

The waist of the hourglass adds elegance to the design.

Middle English 'waist', from Old North French 'waiste', from Latin 'natica'.

waist deep

In water, to the height of the waist.

waistline

The measurement around the waist.

at the waist

At the level of the waist.

hips

The body part located below the waist.

torso

The central part of the body to which the head and limbs are attached.

Waistline indicating a slim figure.

She's got a tiny waist!

Referring to waist trainers and corsets.

She wears a waist trainer to achieve her desired look.