waist Antonyms
Meaning of waist
waist (n)
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
waist (n.)
That part of the human body which is immediately below the ribs or thorax; the small part of the body between the thorax and hips.
Hence, the middle part of other bodies; especially (Naut.), that part of a vessel's deck, bulwarks, etc., which is between the quarter-deck and the forecastle; the middle part of the ship.
A garment, or part of a garment, which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist line.
A girdle or belt for the waist.
waist Sentence Examples
- She cinched the waist of her dress to achieve a flattering silhouette.
- The lifeguard scanned the swimmers, keeping an eye out for anyone in trouble at the waist-deep mark.
- The tailor carefully measured the man's waist for a custom-made suit.
- The yoga instructor explained how to properly engage your core muscles to support your waist.
- The hourglass figure is a classic silhouette characterized by a defined waist.
- He slung his backpack high on his back, causing it to bunch awkwardly at his waist.
- The karate belt was tied tightly around her waist, symbolizing her progress in the martial art.
- The high-waisted jeans accentuated her long legs and defined her waist.
- After indulging in a rich meal, he loosened his belt a notch to accommodate his expanding waist.
- The ancient statue depicted a woman with a flowing robe draped loosely around her waist.
FAQs About the word waist
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips, the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the soleThat part of the human body wh
midriff, trunk, midsection, belly, middle, waistline,stomach,abdomen,gut
No antonyms found.
She cinched the waist of her dress to achieve a flattering silhouette.
The lifeguard scanned the swimmers, keeping an eye out for anyone in trouble at the waist-deep mark.
The tailor carefully measured the man's waist for a custom-made suit.
The yoga instructor explained how to properly engage your core muscles to support your waist.
