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vital statistics


vital statistics

noun pl

Definition of VITAL STATISTICS

1
: statistics relating to births, deaths, marriages, health, and disease
2
: facts (as physical dimensions or quantities) considered to be interesting or important; especially : a woman's bust, waist, and hip measurements

First Known Use of VITAL STATISTICS

circa 1837

Rhymes with VITAL STATISTICS

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