waist

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 Below the waist, the pants are roomy and easy to move in. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Then a small figure in a blue batting helmet emerged from the dugout and buried himself in Cholowsky’s stomach, clinching both arms around his waist. Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Avoid digging into your waist, thanks to the Signature No-Dig Waistband. ABC News, 1 June 2026 This one has plenty of polished details, including a smocked waist, crosscover neckline, and cuffed sleeves. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for waist
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Noun
  • Her stomach was already turning on her.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Video replay showed that Vegas forward Brett Howden entered the offensive zone ahead of the puck before sending Stone in on a breakaway with a pass to the middle of the ice.
    Chris Johnston, New York Times, 7 June 2026
  • Song opened with a walk, stole second and scored when Tatis' grounder up the middle ricocheted off second base into shallow right field for an RBI single.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Mercerat noted that the trend is more modern and wearable compared to the waistline’s Y2K heyday.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Unlike a belt, a scarf drapes over your waistline and over your hip, creating an asymmetrical layer that makes your basics-heavy look all the more exciting.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • It’s made with tummy control in the midsection and adjustable straps to get the fit just right with plenty of support.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • In one scene, a tape measure is strapped around his midsection to assess fat levels.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • At sunset its Amina Muaddi slingbacks, when honeymooners head to the bar to make the most of the martini shots while a could-be-a-model DJ plays cool and breezy beats in a midriff-bearing top.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Frankel’s matching string bikini bottoms featured a G-string design and the same silver hardware and black string embellishment around her lower midriff.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Case in point, the exceptional oyster po’boy ($24), with fat bivalves reminiscent of whole belly clams piled high on a Leidenheimer roll alongside salady slaw.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
  • Their color can vary from yellow-brown or chocolate-brown to olive, gray, or bluish black with a yellow or white belly.
    Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • His rifle was propped up against its trunk.
    Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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