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 Askew, a member of the Gorilla Stone Nation gang, was rushed to Jamaica Medical Center suffering paralysis from the waist down. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 Both the drop-shoulder tee and the elastic-waist shorts have a relaxed, roomy fit for ultimate comfort and airflow. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Researchers looked at waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Sitting right at the natural waist, just above the belly button, these barrel-leg jeans stay comfortably in place without riding up throughout the day. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 13 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
  • And, of course, cyclospora — that stomach parasite making people miserable across the country.
    — Rob Stein, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For mild nausea, massage a few drops of diluted peppermint oil directly on the stomach.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • Betts followed with a single up the middle to drive in Hernández.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Catching passes across the middle or hauling in deep balls, Pickens looks ready for a big season.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of middle
Noun
  • Blood was found on the sheets, her head had been positioned below a pillow, and a nightgown had been pulled over her waistline, according to the arrest report.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This Draped Matte Cowl Neck Tank is a prime example of an elevated basic, featuring a rectilinear silhouette and waistline hem that follows Huber’s styling tips, but with a touch of interest from its elegant—and shoulder-defining—draping neckline.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of waistline
Noun
  • With New York leading 69-62 midway through the fourth quarter, Brink collided with Liberty forward Breanna Stewart as Stewart's arm made contact with Brink's midsection.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The low-rise waistband sits below the hip bone, naturally elongating the torso without any digging or squeezing around the midsection.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of midsection
Noun
  • Bared midriffs were everywhere—one woman went so far as to bedazzle her baby bump.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Paired with a midriff-revealing white tank top and red velvet shoes, the pants read surprisingly sleek.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of midriff
Noun
  • Her restaurant, Pomona, will salute the fruit during the fest with a special menu of mango spare ribs, mango ceviche and mango pork-belly cups that will be available for purchase.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • The sacred wind instrument — which is created from a eucalyptus tree trunk or branch naturally hollowed out by termites — was developed a thousand years ago by the Aboriginal community in northern Australia and is often used in cultural ceremonies.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • More and more people are secretly injecting glyphosate into tree trunks to kill them.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of trunk

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