"Waist" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The part of the body enclosed between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hipbone.
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "waist":
The new belt really accentuated her narrow waist, making her look very fashionable.
To fit into those trendy high-waisted jeans, you need to lose a few pounds.
She carefully measured her waist at 34 inches to ensure she got the right size dress.
The athletic club requires that all clothing have an adjustable waist to allow different torso measurements.
The dress had to be altered to bring the waistline up a few inches, as it was too low on the initial model.
A paneling or decorative covering for the lower part of a wall, often made of wood, applied to the lower part of a room, between the dado rail and the baseboard or skirting board.
Wainscots refer to the lower section of a wall in a building, typically below a dado or wainscoting (decorative paneling), extending from the floor to about halfway up the wall. It is often painted or finished differently from the rest of the wall to create a visual separation and add a decorative touch.
Waipahu is a census-designated place located in Honolulu County, on the island of Oahu, in the State of Hawaii, United States. It is the second-most populous census-designated place in Hawaii.<br><br>The name 'Waipahu' is of Hawaiian origin, and it means "place of the washing, or place of the swamp."
Wearing a waistcoat, typically as part of formal or semi-formal attire, usually over a dress shirt and trousers. It adds a layer of elegance and sophistication to a man's outfit.