English · Body & Health
waist
/weɪst/
[/weɪst/]
middle of the body
Beginnernoun
Definition
The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
Example
The tailor measured his waist before adjusting the trousers to fit properly.
The tailor measured his waist before adjusting the trousers to fit properly.
Etymology
From Middle English 'wast', from the root meaning growth or size.
How & Where It’s Used
Not to be confused with 'waste'; used in clothing sizes.