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 Visceral fat is packed deep in the abdomen around and between the organs, manifesting as a higher waist circumference. — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Devastating recovery operation When first responders arrived, the water was chest to waist deep as crews tried to pull the teen from the drain. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The relaxed style has a drawstring waist and front pockets, and the color selection is on-point. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Salgado grabbed him by the waist, lifted him in the air and slammed him against the ground. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 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
  • For a nickel, Minnesotans could get a candy bar packed with peanuts that would both satiate a sweet tooth and fill an empty stomach.
    — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Today, cases of cyclosporiasis, a stomach-churning parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea, have now reached 45 states.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • Wilson’s one-out strikeout in the bottom of the ninth in an at-bat that could have scored the winning run with a fly ball or grounder up the middle was an especially costly mistake, though not an isolated one, as the A’s struck out 14 times total.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • And then Conine, who had the walk-off hit for the Marlins on Monday, obliterated a middle-middle changeup from Phillies reliever Jonathan Bowlan for a 424-foot home run.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of middle
Noun
  • As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life.
    — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • These shorts feature a flattering high waistline and functional side pockets.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of waistline
Noun
  • The midsection cinching and tie detail are cute additions to a classic summery style.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • The one-piece swimsuit is thoughtfully designed with adjustable straps, ruching throughout the midsection that creates a smoothing effect, and full-coverage bottoms, which feel like a rarity in swimwear these days.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of midsection
Noun
  • The design featured a mesh midriff with an asymmetrical tassel that hung from one shoulder down to her calves.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Zendaya, 29, wore a black raw silk wrap dress complete with floral detailing at the midriff, paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of midriff
Noun
  • Twenty wrestlers are committed to slipping on their mawashi loincloths (don’t call it a diaper), stomping to signal their readiness (that’s a shiko) and doing some belly-slapping grappling.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Come fill your belly with cacio e pepe, carbonara, and enough pizza to fill your soul.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • The 21-year-old is being held on charges of murder after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s decomposing body was found stuffed in the front trunk of his Tesla on September 8, 2025.
    — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 28 July 2026
  • In September 2025, her body was found in multiple bags in the front trunk of Burke’s Tesla.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of trunk

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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