waist
Meaning
The part of the body between the ribs and hips, often narrower than the areas above and below.
💡 Be careful not to confuse 'waist' with 'waste', which means to use something carelessly.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
has
been
looking
for
a
comfortable
pair
of
jeans
for
weeks
,
so
she
went
to
a
small
shop
on
Saturday
.
In
the
changing
room
she
tried
on
two
pairs
and
looked
at
herself
in
the
mirror
.
One
pair
was
too
tight
around
the
waist
,
so
she
decided
to
try
a
larger
size
.
If
the
larger
size
is
still
not
comfortable
,
she
will
ask
the
shop
assistant
for
help
.
She
thinks
she
should
choose
jeans
that
let
her
move
easily
and
feel
relaxed
during
the
day
.
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