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 Returned to the waist-length tweed coat, square cut, and threw it on. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 The athlete’s look included floral appliqués at the shoulder and waist, accentuating a cutout on the bodice. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The victim, who Cofield considered a romantic rival, survived the 2018 drive-by shooting but was left paralyzed from the waist down. — Danny Robbins, AJC.com, 16 July 2026 If your current belt bag doesn’t have an RFID lining, two exterior zippered pockets, and an interior pocket, this waist pack is a worthy upgrade. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 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
  • Plus there are treatments that feel like something from a 19th-century novel, such as salt baths, warm compresses on the liver area, or thrice-weekly stomach massages that are all supposed to promote cleansing and regeneration.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
  • Cases of stomach illness caused by the cyclospora parasite are rising rapidly in Florida.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • The stock now sits near the middle of that channel, suggesting it is not stretched.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • The neighborhood/area Daunt’s sits in the middle of Montauk’s classic motel zone, with the Plaza and restaurants and shops along Highway 27 a few steps in one direction and Kirby Park Beach in the other.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of middle
Noun
  • Research suggests regular bean eaters tend to weigh less and carry smaller waistlines.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Regularly skimping on sleep may lead to weight gain and a larger waistline, new research found.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of waistline
Noun
  • The front-end loader struck 37-year-old Victor Vivian Cano Franco in the midsection, and his body was severed, according to the agency.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The movie could stand to shave off 10 minutes from its midsection on the ocean, which often suffers from too many flat, green-screen backgrounds.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of midsection
Noun
  • Zendaya, 29, wore a black raw silk wrap dress complete with floral detailing at the midriff, paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Between Kylie Jenner’s low-slung True Religion jeans, Gigi Hadid’s chic off-duty looks, and Jennifer Lopez’s midriff-baring pants, the ageless style has become completely mainstream again.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Definition of midriff
Noun
  • Ship drops through the atmosphere belly-first, allowing the black, hexagonal heat shield tiles that cover half the vehicle to absorb the blazing temperatures of reentry.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 July 2026
  • Perched on an oceanfront bluff 800 miles above the shore, its sprawling outdoor patio, once a buzzing boho hub of belly dancing and poetry readings, is now an idyllic setting for a sunset drink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • Photographs capture her outline in the mud of a creek bank; in the snow blown against a tree trunk; in an arrangement of branches and flowers leaned against a tree; and in the sand on a beach, already being erased by the waves.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • The bespoke trunk, and the coveted trophy housed inside, will make their way to the pitch for the first time at the final game of the competition, which takes place next Sunday in New Jersey.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Definition of trunk

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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