B1nounhealth
US/hɪp/
UK/hɪp/
one of the two parts on each side of your body between the top of your leg and your waist
In context
My grandmother fell and broke her hip last winter.
He stood with his hands on his hips, looking angry.
Running on hard roads can cause pain in your hips and knees.
Words that go with hip
noun + preposition
- hands on hipsThe coach stood with his hands on his hips.
adjective + noun
- broken hipA broken hip is serious for older people.
noun + noun
- hip replacementShe is recovering well from a hip replacement.
- hip painSitting all day can lead to hip pain.
- hip boneThe doctor pressed gently on my hip bone.