B2nounhealthfashion
US/weɪst/
UK/weɪst/
the middle part of your body, above your hips
In context
She tied a red ribbon around her waist to match the áo dài.
These trousers are too tight at the waist; do you have a bigger size?
The water in the flooded street came up to my waist.
Words that go with waist
noun + preposition
- around the waistHe wrapped a towel around his waist.
- up to the waistWe walked through the river up to our waists.
- at the waistThe coat is loose at the waist.
adjective + noun
- slim waistThe dress is designed to show off a slim waist.
noun + noun
- waist sizeCheck your waist size before ordering jeans online.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I want to make my waste smaller.Correct: I want to make my waist smaller.