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waist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /weɪst/

waist means: The narrow part of your body between your chest and hips.

noun

BODY MIDDLEA2

The narrow part of your body between your chest and hips.

  • The belt fits my waist.
  • She put her arms around his waist.
  • He bent at the waist to pick up his keys.

Common phrases: around your waist, waist size, waist measurement, at the waist

NARROW MIDDLEC2

The middle part of an object, especially where it becomes narrow.

  • The bell has a narrow waist.
  • The waist of the vessel curves gently inward.
  • A crack runs around the waist of the old bell.

Similar words: middle, midsection

Common phrases: waist of something, narrow waist, bell waist

Questions about waist

What does waist mean?

The narrow part of your body between your chest and hips.

What is waist in other languages?

Türkçe: bel · Español: cintura · Français: taille · Deutsch: Taille · Italiano: vita · 日本語: ウエスト

How do you pronounce waist?

It is pronounced /weɪst/.

How do you use waist in a sentence?

The belt fits my waist. She put her arms around his waist.

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