waist

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 The buttons go all the way down the front of the dress and there’s cinching around the waist. Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 9 June 2025 In the Instagram video, Karol walks into view wearing a sparkly, orange outfit reminiscent of Carnival get-ups with mini bongo drums attached to her waist before flashing a smile and dancing along to a snippet of what many fans think is a new song. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025 At the top is this Universal Thread Puff Short-Sleeve Midi Wrap Dress that has a darling floral print and a tie at the waist. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025 Foulards With Flair Wear one in your hair, around your neck, as a pareo, a little handkerchief top, knotted around a bag strap, or as a belt around the waist of skirts and dresses. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for waist
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Noun
  • This can happen when proteins that haven’t been fully digested sit in the stomach and begin to produce gas.
    MISAKI KAWATSU, Vogue, 10 June 2025
  • Just watch for symptoms of Salmonella, like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
    Amber Brenza, Health, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • Hamlin came from the middle, making a charge to the front, which resulted in an overtake at lap 197 of 200.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
  • The Red Sox mounted a push in the bottom of the seventh, cutting the deficit to one on a run-scoring groundout by Abraham Toro and an RBI single up the middle by Trevor Story.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • The cropped length means the shirt fits just above your waistline, and the heavyweight fabric makes the shirt durable.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
  • The high waistline, billowy fabric, and bow-style tie belt make these paperbag pants a great pick for anyone who struggles to find work pants that flatter their midsection.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Big barrel curls were carefully added to the ends of her long locks, which came down to her midsection.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
  • The dress cinched slightly at her midsection before flowing into a softly pleated skirt, giving it that breezy, romantic feel that’s perfect for spring.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The top features more structure lines with a corset-like fit above the midriff.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
  • However, many parts of her story were supported by documents, witness testimony and photos — including one of her and Andrew, with his arm around her bare midriff, in Maxwell’s London townhouse.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Meals like beef tips over rice, hamburger steak with onions and gravy, and fried chicken and fish will fill your belly and bring you back to another time.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
  • First responders hoisted the victim out by helicopter, leaving them dangling at the end of a 150-foot rope from the aircraft’s belly, before landing and transferring them to an ambulance.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • In the story, the tree selflessly offers its apples, branches and eventually its entire trunk to the boy.
    Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • This fire pit is ideal for transporting in the trunk on camping trips, tailgating adventures, beach excursions, or as an outdoor centerpiece in your own backyard.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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