Synonyms for

Waist

Verb / weɪst / Another word for waist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The narrowest part of the body, located between the ribs and hips.

Synonyms & similar words

shank waistline middle midsection torso belly tummy stomach abdomen core trunk girth circumference waistline midriff flank side hip

Synonyms by register

Formal

abdomen midsection trunk

Informal

belly gut middle

Literary

loins girdle

Antonyms

head chest shoulders neck top upper body

Common collocations

  • narrow waist
  • slender waist
  • cinch the waist
  • measure the waist
  • waist circumference
  • waist trainer
  • waistline
  • waistband

Word family

noun waist
adjective waisted

Usage note

The word 'waist' refers to the part of the body between the ribs and the hips. It is generally not used to refer to the waist of clothing, where 'waistband' or 'waistline' is more common.

Example sentences

  1. She wore a belt around her waist to hold up her pants.
  2. The tailor measured her waist to make sure the dress would fit.
  3. I need to lose some weight around my waist.
  4. The waist of his pants was too tight.
  5. The corset cinched in her waist, giving her an hourglass figure.

Quotes

  • The waist is a terrible thing to mind.
  • The waist is a terrible thing to waste.
  • Waist is a terrible thing to mind, particularly someone else's.

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