waist
nounUK /weɪst/
US /weɪst/
The middle part of your body, between your chest and your hips.
She tied a ribbon around her waist.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The part of a piece of clothing that goes around your middle.
The waist of these pants is too tight.
3. The narrow middle part of an object, like a violin or a ship.
The violin has a narrow waist.
4. The part of a dress or skirt from the top down to the hips.
The dress has a high waist.