How to Use waist in a Sentence

waist

noun

• The waist of this skirt is too tight.
• He put his arm around her waist.
• He has a narrow waist and broad shoulders.
• These pants have an elastic waist.
• Others bowed, a dip of the head, or very deeply, from the waist.
  — William Booth, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022
• Bend at the waist, keep your back flat, and place your palms flat on the wall.
  — Ben Court, Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
• The scoop neck of the strapless dress draped down and cinched at her waist.
  — Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
• Hinge at the waist to bend over to grasp the handle with both hands.
  — Men's Health, 6 Jan. 2023
• The gown's waist was cinched with a silver and black belt.
  — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 16 May 2022
• The shorts have a nine-inch inseam and come in waist sizes 30-42.
  — Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
• Stand with your legs apart, and bend forward from the waist.
  — Min-Ja Lee, Health, 3 July 2023
• Yawn replied that the workforce is still in sweats and slippers from the waist down.
  — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
• One was shot in the leg, and the other was shot in the back and was paralyzed from the waist down.
  — Ella McCarthy, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024
• Key Performance Points Bend at the waist and not at the knees.
  — Men's Health, 7 July 2023
• Oblique muscles run down the side of your waist and abdomen and connect the ribs to the pelvis.
  — Jennifer Cohen, Health, 3 Dec. 2023
• This year, Kris stole the show in a long-sleeve red and ruffled gown — cinched at the waist with a bow.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2022
• Barbie is one-sixth the scale of a person with a three-inch waist.
  — Karin Tanabe, Washington Post, 16 July 2023
• An ad in the other trade showed her assets from the waist down.
  — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2022
• This isn't the first time Saweetie has worn her hair well past her waist.
  — Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Nov. 2023
• The seamline of the bodice follows the corset boning that narrows at the waist.
  — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022
• One of the bullets left the then 19 year old paralyzed from the waist down.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023
• Williams donned a corset-style dress that cinched at the waist styled by Lyndrea Price.
  — Ty Gaskins, WWD, 14 June 2024
• Testers loved how spacious the zip pockets at the waist and the inner chest are.
  — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
• Plus, the adjustable draw cord at the waist can be worn inside or out.
  — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
• The bottoms have a wide, straight leg and a high-rise fit with an elastic waist.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
• More fall denim is in the works, thanks to a Rag & Bone miniskirt or a high-waist jean from Agolde.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022
• Joey has her hand on Sab's waist and Sab runs her hand through her hair.
  — Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 5 July 2023
• The man reached toward his waist on the left side and the officer grabbed his hand.
  — cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022
• The high-rise waist and slim fit help these gleaming pants look and feel more wearable.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 20 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

Last Updated: 14 Jan 2025