waist

[ weyst ]

/ weɪst /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR waist ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the part of the body in humans between the ribs and the hips, usually the narrowest part of the torso.

the part of a garment covering this part of the body.

blouse (def. 1).

the part of a one-piece garment covering the body from the neck or shoulders more or less to the waistline, especially this part of a woman's or child's garment.

a child's undergarment to which other articles of apparel may be attached.

the part of an object, especially a central or middle part, that resembles or is analogous to the human waist: the waist of a violin.

Nautical. the central part of a ship; that part of the deck between the forecastle and the quarterdeck.

the constricted portion of the abdomen of certain insects, as a wasp.

Origin of waist

1300–50; Middle English wast, apocopated variant of wastum,Old English wæstm growth, form, figure; akin to wax²

OTHER WORDS FROM waist

waistless, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH waist

waist , waste

Words nearby waist

Waipahu, wairsh, wairua, WAIS, WAIS-R, waist, waistband, waistcloth, waistcoat, waistcoating, waist-deep

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for waist

I proudly wore a figurative heavyweight champion belt around my 28-inch waist.
The Anatomy Of A Breast Cancer Survivor: ‘Early Detection Saved My Life’|Charli Penn|October 6, 2020|Essence.com
Body fat stored around the waist also releases more blood triglycerides in response to stress hormone signals compared to hip and thigh fat.
Belly Fat Linked To Higher Risk Of Premature Death, Regardless Of Your Weight|LGBTQ-Editor|October 5, 2020|No Straight News
Keep your elbows gently bent and your hands out in front of you at about waist height.
6 Easy Ways to Be a Better Skier|Heather Hansman|October 1, 2020|Outside Online
To maintain that aggressive fall-line stance through steep turns, you need to pivot at the waist, moving your lower body into a turn while keeping your upper body facing downhill.
6 Easy Ways to Be a Better Skier|Heather Hansman|October 1, 2020|Outside Online

The high rise and seven-inch inseam are just right, too, providing coverage without smothering your waist.
Why I Live in Bike Shorts|Aleta Burchyski|September 13, 2020|Outside Online
She is wearing a crop top, and Andrew has his arm wrapped around her waist.
Buckingham Palace Disputes Sex Allegations Against Prince ‘Randy Andy’|Tom Sykes|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He was paralyzed from the waist down, a World War II veteran and had six weeks to live.
A Million Ways to Die in Prison|Daniel Genis|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A naked dancer held a towel around his waist as he slicks back his hair in the ladies toilets.
Inside London's Underground Burlesque and Fetish Scene|Liza Foreman|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She says her posts have changed from flirty Maxim-style bikini shots to controlled images from the waist up.
Porn Stars Want to Know: Why Did Facebook Delete Me?|Aurora Snow|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Advocates assert that these garments will help you lose fat and inches from your waist.
Waist Training: Can You Cinch Your Waist Thin?|DailyBurn|July 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The figure was clearly alien, though startlingly humanoid—at least from the waist up, which was all that showed in the screen.
A Matter of Magnitude|Al Sevcik
Sam uttered an uncontrollable howl and sprang upon Penrod, catching him round the waist.
Penrod and Sam|Booth Tarkington
Her skirt was without a braid and frayed, and two buttons were gone from the front of her waist.
Selina|George Madden Martin
The figure is broken at the waist, and the upper part is thrown back on the ground.
What We Saw in Egypt|Anonymous
And Tom caught his brother by the waist and whirled him around.
The Rover Boys Down East|Arthur M. Winfield

British Dictionary definitions for waist

waist

/ (weɪst) /

noun

anatomy the constricted part of the trunk between the ribs and hips

the part of a garment covering the waist

the middle part of an object that resembles the waist in narrowness or position

the middle part of a ship

Also called: centre section the middle section of an aircraft fuselage

the constriction between the thorax and abdomen in wasps and similar insects

Derived forms of waist

waistless, adjective

Word Origin for waist

C14: origin uncertain; related to Old English wæstm wax ²

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for waist

waist

[ wāst ]

n.

The part of the human trunk between the bottom of the rib cage and the pelvis.

The middle section or part of an object, especially when narrower than the rest.

单词	waist
释义	waist [ weyst ] / weɪst / SEE SYNONYMS FOR waist ON THESAURUS.COM noun the part of the body in humans between the ribs and the hips, usually the narrowest part of the torso. the part of a garment covering this part of the body. blouse (def. 1). the part of a one-piece garment covering the body from the neck or shoulders more or less to the waistline, especially this part of a woman's or child's garment. a child's undergarment to which other articles of apparel may be attached. the part of an object, especially a central or middle part, that resembles or is analogous to the human waist: the waist of a violin. Nautical. the central part of a ship; that part of the deck between the forecastle and the quarterdeck. the constricted portion of the abdomen of certain insects, as a wasp. Origin of waist 1300–50; Middle English wast, apocopated variant of wastum,Old English wæstm growth, form, figure; akin to wax² OTHER WORDS FROM waist waistless, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH waist waist , waste Words nearby waist Waipahu, wairsh, wairua, WAIS, WAIS-R, waist, waistband, waistcloth, waistcoat, waistcoating, waist-deep Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for waist I proudly wore a figurative heavyweight champion belt around my 28-inch waist. The Anatomy Of A Breast Cancer Survivor: ‘Early Detection Saved My Life’\|Charli Penn\|October 6, 2020\|Essence.com Body fat stored around the waist also releases more blood triglycerides in response to stress hormone signals compared to hip and thigh fat. Belly Fat Linked To Higher Risk Of Premature Death, Regardless Of Your Weight\|LGBTQ-Editor\|October 5, 2020\|No Straight News Keep your elbows gently bent and your hands out in front of you at about waist height. 6 Easy Ways to Be a Better Skier\|Heather Hansman\|October 1, 2020\|Outside Online To maintain that aggressive fall-line stance through steep turns, you need to pivot at the waist, moving your lower body into a turn while keeping your upper body facing downhill. 6 Easy Ways to Be a Better Skier\|Heather Hansman\|October 1, 2020\|Outside Online The high rise and seven-inch inseam are just right, too, providing coverage without smothering your waist. Why I Live in Bike Shorts\|Aleta Burchyski\|September 13, 2020\|Outside Online She is wearing a crop top, and Andrew has his arm wrapped around her waist. Buckingham Palace Disputes Sex Allegations Against Prince ‘Randy Andy’\|Tom Sykes\|January 4, 2015\|DAILY BEAST He was paralyzed from the waist down, a World War II veteran and had six weeks to live. A Million Ways to Die in Prison\|Daniel Genis\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A naked dancer held a towel around his waist as he slicks back his hair in the ladies toilets. Inside London's Underground Burlesque and Fetish Scene\|Liza Foreman\|August 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She says her posts have changed from flirty Maxim-style bikini shots to controlled images from the waist up. Porn Stars Want to Know: Why Did Facebook Delete Me?\|Aurora Snow\|August 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Advocates assert that these garments will help you lose fat and inches from your waist. Waist Training: Can You Cinch Your Waist Thin?\|DailyBurn\|July 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The figure was clearly alien, though startlingly humanoid—at least from the waist up, which was all that showed in the screen. A Matter of Magnitude\|Al Sevcik Sam uttered an uncontrollable howl and sprang upon Penrod, catching him round the waist. Penrod and Sam\|Booth Tarkington Her skirt was without a braid and frayed, and two buttons were gone from the front of her waist. Selina\|George Madden Martin The figure is broken at the waist, and the upper part is thrown back on the ground. What We Saw in Egypt\|Anonymous And Tom caught his brother by the waist and whirled him around. The Rover Boys Down East\|Arthur M. Winfield British Dictionary definitions for waist waist / (weɪst) / noun anatomy the constricted part of the trunk between the ribs and hips the part of a garment covering the waist the middle part of an object that resembles the waist in narrowness or position the middle part of a ship Also called: centre section the middle section of an aircraft fuselage the constriction between the thorax and abdomen in wasps and similar insects Derived forms of waist waistless, adjective Word Origin for waist C14: origin uncertain; related to Old English wæstm wax ² Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to waist midriff, waistline, abdomen, middle, gut, midsection, girth Medical definitions for waist waist [ wāst ] n. The part of the human trunk between the bottom of the rib cage and the pelvis. The middle section or part of an object, especially when narrower than the rest. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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waist

noun

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OTHER WORDS FROM waist

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH waist

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Example sentences from the Web for waist

British Dictionary definitions for waist

noun

Derived forms of waist

Word Origin for waist

Words related to waist

Medical definitions for waist

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