waist

/weɪst/
noun
  1. The part of the human body between the ribs and the hips, usually narrower than the rest of the torso.
    • She tied a belt around her waist to cinch the dress.
    • The dancer moved her hips and waist in a smooth motion.
    • He measured his waist to find the right size pants.
  2. The part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
    • She adjusted the waist of the skirt with a drawstring.
    • The dress has an elastic waist for comfort.
    • The waist of these jeans is too tight for me.
  3. The middle part of an object, especially one that is narrower than the ends.
    • The guitar has a curved waist that makes it comfortable to hold.
    • The waist of the hourglass was made of clear glass.
    • The waist of the vase was decorated with a gold band.
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