waist
Translation
waist
Examples
He put his arm around her waist.
He put his arm around her waist.
These trousers are too tight at the waist.
These trousers are too tight at the waist.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) ((waist)) the part of the body between the ribs and the hips She has a very small waist.
around ((sb.'s)) waist encircling the waist area He tied the rope around his waist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: midriff, middle
Etymology
From Old English 'wæst' meaning 'growth, stature', possibly referring to where the body 'grows'.
Memory Tips
Don't 'waste' your food, or it might go to your 'waist'. A simple rhyme to distinguish the homophones.