waist
Translation
waist
Examples
He put his arm around her waist.
He put his arm around her waist.
These pants 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 hips He put his arm around her waist.
((at the)) waist referring to the measurement or fit at that body part These trousers are too tight at the waist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: midsection, middle
Etymology
From Old English 'wæst', meaning 'growth, size'. The meaning shifted to the part of the body where one grows.
Memory Tips
Don't 'waste' your time looking for your 'waist' - it's right in the middle! (waste and waist are homophones).