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 The backpack should sit at waist level, fit snugly against the back, and be worn with both padded shoulder straps, not over one shoulder. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 In the photo, Parton impersonator Kelly Vohnn is seen in true Parton fashion, donned up in all the glitz and glamour fit for the star, wearing a white dress with shoulder pads covered in rhinestones, and sporting a small rhinestone waist belt. — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 Should people be measuring their waist circumference in addition to knowing their BMI? — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Kidman styled her waist-length blonde hair in soft waves and framed her features with long front bangs that grazed her cheekbones. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 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
  • Trains rumble behind the main stadiums, Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong, while planes approaching and departing from La Guardia Airport bring their stomach-churning roars.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Ink likely wouldn’t cause toxicity, but might cause an upset stomach, according to the National Capital Poison Center.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • Gakpo staying means that Liverpool have proper cover for Isak through the middle until Hugo Ekitike returns from his Achilles injury around the midway point of the campaign.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The trailer opens with Castro’s character, the recently widowed Roberto, waking up to a phone call in the middle of the night to news that one of his sons has tried to kill himself.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of middle
Noun
  • An expanding waistline could indicate increasing abdominal fat even if weight and BMI have changed very little.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The design then softly gathered at the waistline with a fluid skirt subtly opening on one side with a high slit to reveal the sheer embroidered lining.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of waistline
Noun
  • The extra-high waist acts like a waist cincher attached to a pair of shorts, pulling in the midsection and sculpting the hips into an hourglass silhouette.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
  • When viewed in person, however, the midsection and backside can look slabby, flat, and abrupt from certain angles.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of midsection
Noun
  • The 1974 Grammy Awards Building on the theme of her Oscars look, Cher wore a midriff-baring white set to the 1974 Grammys that featured sequined pastel butterfly embellishments.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bared midriffs were everywhere—one woman went so far as to bedazzle her baby bump.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of midriff
Noun
  • The jumpers climbed into the belly of a maroon-and-white jumpship as its propellers began to whir and then roar.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The decline partly reflected related disruptions to passenger operations, which reduced available belly-hold capacity.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • She had been beaten and stabbed inside her home, and her body was then placed in the trunk of her car.
    — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Owner Gayle Hill hosts several designer trunk shows a year for her loyal customers, who rely on the Maverick buyer's eye for heirloom-quality pieces.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of trunk

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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