waist

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 The material has a slight stretch for comfort, plus the back tie avoids any slips! Find it on Amazon This Style Has a Boho Vibe The tie-back of this dress pulls you in at the waist, while the bustier has boning to create a flattering shape. Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 The Maria actor also picked up a gown from the same LA boutique for the 2024 Governors Awards: a gold halter neck dress with an empire waist that fell into a tiered lace off-white skirt. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 The skirt has an A-line silhouette, stretchy waist, buttons down the front, and deep side pockets. Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 The skirt featured a low waist and an oversize crystal buckle detail. Mikelle Street, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waist 
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Noun
  • For example, butterflies in the stomach describes nervousness, a weight on the shoulders is a sense of responsibility and a lump in the throat represents sadness.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Higher yields may make equity market valuations even tougher to stomach, but that’s not a near-term concern, according to Kevin Khang, senior international economist at Vanguard.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Start by breaking off pieces of the outer bread and dipping them in the cheesy middle.
    Melissa Santos, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Bellinger figures to slot into the top or middle of the Bombers’ order perhaps searching for the same boost Soto received hitting in front of two-time AL MVP Aaron Judge.
    James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Her dress donned a high slit that rested just below her waistline, a keyhole cutout and an off-the-shoulder neckline.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Low-rise jeans, which gained cultural prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, were synonymous with ultra-low waistlines that often exposed midriffs.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Their sculpting bodysuit is made of high-quality, breathable fabrics but has compressive panels that expertly contour your midsection.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In the clip, Flo Milli and an unidentified man are flirtatiously cuddled, with the rapper occasionally rubbing her stomach and exposing an enlarged midsection.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Cleavage and legs should be covered, yet showing midriff is often acceptable with certain styles of sari.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
  • One of them might have been a triangular crop top showing off my midriff and some hot pants.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Related article Engaging your core is not the same as sucking in your belly.
    Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As one of the best seamless options on this list, the thong has no visible panty lines and can be hiked up above your hips or pulled below the belly area.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • After one particularly challenging transcontinental flight with a diaper blowout and a toddler with motion sickness, my husband disembarked in foggy San Francisco wearing just swim trunks and a short-sleeve T-shirt.
    Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, look for lightweight folding ones that can be tucked away in the trunk.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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