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 Linen trousers should strike a balance between laid-back and refined, and these pants have a relaxed fit and a high-rise waist that deliver just that. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 After an hour of searching, none were found and swimming was allowed to resume, though restricted to wading up to swimmers’ waists, the department said. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 While doing press for her film, The Odyssey, in New York City, the actress wore a bright red jumpsuit with a drop-waist peplum that showed off her baby bump. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Try it with casual flip-flops and a knit slung around the waist for off-duty cool; with jelly sandals and a denim jacket for an irreverent twist; or with suede flats and a crisp shirt for understated elegance. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 July 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
  • The goal is to make the stomach able to hold more food before the brain signals that the competitive eater is full.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The parasite is killed by heat, so cooking normally takes care of it, but when the weather warms up and people look for ways to leave their stoves off, this stomach-churning bug finds an opening.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • Cake Topping and assembly Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 325°.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Then, there's the USMNT's stunning run so far — rekindling hope and excitement for fans at home after years of finishing middle of the pack on the global stage.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of middle
Noun
  • Despite Wimbledon‘s strict on-court tennis whites dress code, bits of color featured throughout the ensemble, including the Nike logo and at the waistline of the cropped top and tennis skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through.
    — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of waistline
Noun
  • The pants feature an elastic, adjustable drawstring waistband that won’t dig into your midsection, as well as two functional side pockets.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • The mid-rise design offers ample coverage for your midsection, while the 6-inch inseam is the perfect length for summer outfits.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Definition of midsection
Noun
  • Between Kylie Jenner’s low-slung True Religion jeans, Gigi Hadid’s chic off-duty looks, and Jennifer Lopez’s midriff-baring pants, the ageless style has become completely mainstream again.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • It would be cropped a lot higher, worn with more midriff out.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of midriff
Noun
  • The belly of almost every Delta Air Lines plane doesn’t just hold passenger baggage.
    — Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
  • The brand includes more than 100 bears, each representing a distinct emotion or expression which are illustrated by their belly badges, including Cheer Bear, Bedtime Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Birthday Bear, Funshine Bear and Grumpy Bear.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 30 June 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • On the rear a light bar spans the trunk framed by round tri-star tail lights.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The vehicle’s falcon wing doors and trunk were both open and up, as well as the front hood of the car, with chairs from the cafe scattered throughout the scene.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of trunk

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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