waist-high

adjective

: reaching as high as a person's waist
waist-high corn

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Mundell sloshed through waist-high water and peeked around the corner to Bridge Street. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 Twain chose to write a lullaby to commemorate his adult daughter, which Stephen recites to himself wading waist-high in the Ligurian Sea. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024 Joey Graziadei Earns 'King of Ballroom' Title While 1 'Spicy' Pair Exits on Dedication Night Filming herself in the mirror, the rugby player gave a full glimpse at her dress, which featured sheer fabric, crystal embellishments, waist-high slits on both sides and an open back. Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Police posted videos online of overnight high-water rescues in Clearwater, with officers guiding residents through waist-high water. Jeff Weiner, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waist-high 

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“Waist-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waist-high. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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