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 Dressed in a plain baby blue spaghetti-strap top, the 31-year-old is having her glam squad ready her, meticulously curling her waist-length extensions and sharpening her cat-eye eyeliner. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025 They were photographed standing side by side on the red carpet, with Affleck posing with his arm around her waist in some photos. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Those who wear kirpans typically place them in a sheet slung over their shoulder or around their waist, said Jasjit Singh, president of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Raincoats typically run past the knees, while rain jackets end at the waist. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
Noun
  • Marinelli died of stomach cancer on June 22 in Burbank, California, his wife Jean told The Hollywood Reporter at the time.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • From over-the-top portions to scooping competitions, this classic Italian treat has captured the imagination (and stomachs) of dessert lovers everywhere.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically falls between the middle of October and the middle of November.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The middle of his chest was covered with a large, gooey piece of gauze.
    Jeff Pearlman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The look, much like several pieces in the collection, took inspiration from the domestic sphere, with Corrin wearing a short-sleeve top with an empire waistline in an illusion apron.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The bottoms have a high, elastic waistline and athletic, jogger-like pant legs.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Monet McMichael Beauty influencer McMichael arrived with wide waves falling to her midsection.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Hartman then twirled his hand as Gudbranson looked up and then put his stick in Gudbranson’s midsection while on the ice.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Naughton wore a black ensemble to the event that bared her midriff, and her cheekbones stood out in the photos posted due to her slimmer face.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
  • At Gather No Moss, Teasdale opted for Rocky Horror metallic short shorts, a midriff-baring tee, and a knee bandage.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The picture shows them on the floor together with Comet fully exposing his belly, a sign of trust, while Dottie sniffs him.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • When the path was dense and overflowing with chubby legs and bellies, the Babycatcher sprang his big net, lifting seven of them high into the air.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In fact, the heist got so much attention that Peruggia decided not to try to sell it and stashed it away in the false bottom of a trunk instead.
    NPR, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Starting closer to the trunk of your artificial tree, adjoin a small, real sprig to a fake branch with a few twists of wire.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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