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 on the Web The dress was strapless with a floor-length cut, highlighting a structured waist that contributed to the overall silhouette. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024 The body of the dress was form-fitting all the way down, with a beautiful lace motif printed around the waist of the dress like a belt, a Dior classic. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024 Levi’s Ellie Denim Dress $70 $31 at Amazon A denim dress like this option from Levi’s is always going to be stylish, but the minimalist design and cinched waist make this cute number look extra tasteful. Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024 These shorts smooth and sculpt the waist and thighs without digging, rolling, or squeezing. Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waist 
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Noun
  • In the video, Gomez could be seen posing on the carpet and occasionally placing her hands in front of her stomach.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Follow your gut like a cow with four stomachs, but don’t always trust your gut.
    Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • From the end of the Civil War to the middle of the 20th century, the Democratic Party was the party of white southerners.
    Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The yellow group is usually the easiest to figure out, blue and green fall in the middle, and the purple group is usually the most difficult one.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Megan's nails were also an ode to Starfire, with a translucent purple base shaped into sharp stiletto points and bedazzled with rhinestone-and-ruby decals on the center of each nail to mimic the jeweled medallions on the collar and waistline of her lavender bodysuit.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Yes, that means PayPal may be monitoring the size of consumers’ waistlines.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Deep midsection body fat beneath the muscle layer and surrounding organs is a major health risk for several reasons and can be particularly damaging to the heart.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The ultra-wide, crossover waistband accentuates the waist while the stretchy, supportive fabric provides a smoothing effect on the midsection.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Her black lace dress, originally from the ready-to-wear collection, featured a plunging neckline reaching down to her midriff, held together by a single strap across the chest.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Earle wore a purple bandage dress by Herve Leger with subtle cutouts across her midriff to show little peeks of skin.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Aging a buck before peak rut: Check stomach girth; the older a buck gets, the bigger his belly gets.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Pardi also sparked pregnancy rumors back in February, when he was seen rubbing his beau’s belly during a photo-op.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Use a proper stand: Ensure your tree stand holds enough water (at least one quart per inch of trunk diameter) and is stable.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Most of these masks are crafted from tree trunks and are hand-painted, with each one carrying its own unique story.
    Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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