waist

noun

ˈwāst How to pronounce waist (audio)
Definition of waistnext
as in stomach
the middle region of the human torso bent at the waist to catch his breath

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Recent Examples of waist Termites have a more uniform, straight body shape without the narrow waist seen on ants. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 The denim on the fall runways celebrates versatility, offering everything from sleek and streamlined cigarette shapes to oversized wide-legs and the return of the high waist. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 Unlike paper wasps, yellow jackets have a shorter, stockier body with a less pronounced narrow waist. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends teaching children to pick up and carry backpacks safely, including bending at the knees rather than the waist when lifting heavier bags to avoid strain. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
  1. stomach
  2. middle
  3. waistline
  4. midsection
  5. midriff
  6. belly
  7. trunk
Noun
  • The recalls come after consumers who ate the berries reported symptoms including stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and/or vomiting.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • DreamCloud, our pick for stomach sleepers and hybrid mattresses, is offering up to 60% off mattresses and 66% off bundles for its early Labor Day sale.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • And Gakpo offers a solution both on the wing and through the middle, should injuries plague Spurs’ centre-forwards again.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • So why did Stephenson stop in the middle of a 10-mile run Saturday morning to pull out his phone and try to sign up his family to do it all over again?
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of middle
Noun
  • Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As more Americans use GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to shrink their waistlines, retail giants are betting on a bottom-line bump tied to a shift in the way the drugs are priced and purchased.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life.
    — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of waistline
Noun
  • The midsection cinching and tie detail are cute additions to a classic summery style.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • The one-piece swimsuit is thoughtfully designed with adjustable straps, ruching throughout the midsection that creates a smoothing effect, and full-coverage bottoms, which feel like a rarity in swimwear these days.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of midsection
Noun
  • Paired with a midriff-revealing white tank top and red velvet shoes, the pants read surprisingly sleek.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Showing off a plunging black First Thing bra and a pair of black Skims briefs underneath the sheer pieces, the Last Showgirl actress added some playful texture with protruding pom-poms at her crewneck neckline and at her midriff.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of midriff
Noun
  • When Mukanoheli awoke hours later, her hand immediately went to her belly.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This plush captures its jolly mood with a big smile and a grinning sun across its belly (complete with sunglasses).
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • The couple load Burke into the trunk of a car, steal shovels from a store, and bury their victim alive.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Leaning that increases year after year, mushrooms or fungal corks growing at the base of your tree, soft soil around the trunk, and bark damage or cavities at the base can all be symptoms of root damage.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of trunk

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