waist — the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Pronunciation (IPA): /weɪst/
Example Sentences
- After eating too much pizza, my waist feels like it expanded three sizes!
- She measured her waist before buying the dress online.
- The superhero's costume had a utility belt around his waist.
waist
NOUN[/weɪst/]
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Measuring the waist area
Tighten your waist, discard the waste, transform with haste!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'wæst', which originated from a Germanic root meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'. The term originally referred to the part of the body where growth occurs, designating the middle section of the torso.
Breakdown
Old English 'wæst' (growth, size) from Germanic root *wah- (to grow, increase) + -st (nominal suffix), referring to the growing or expanding part of the body.
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📝Examples
“After eating too much pizza, my waist feels like it expanded three sizes!”
“She measured her waist before buying the dress online.”
“The superhero's costume had a utility belt around his waist.”
“My cat loves to wrap around my waist like a furry belt.”
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