Word Image
plural: waists
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
the usually narrowed part of the body between the chest and hips; the central portion of something that is usually thinner or narrower than the ends; a garment or the part of a garment that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Word Family
waisted
waisting
waistband
waistline
waistcoat
waistless
shirtwaist
Sentences
He has a narrow waist and broad shoulders.
These pants have an elastic waist for an easy fit.
The waiters were wearing formal waistcoats and gloves.
The waistband of this skirt is too tight.
He put his arm around her waist as they walked.
She tied the jacket around her waist and continued on.
The scoop neck of the dress draped down and cinched at her waist.
Barbie is one-sixth the scale of a person with a three-inch waistline.
She grew her very long hair out, well past her waist.
The skirt has a stretchy waist, buttons down the front, and deep side pockets.
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