Waist: meaning, definitions and examples
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waist
[ weษชst ]
body part
The narrow part of the body between the ribs and hips.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| waist |
Use this term when referring to the narrow part of the human body between the ribs and the hips. It is often used in fashion and health contexts.
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| middle |
This term is more general and can refer to the central part of anything, not just a body. Use it when you want to indicate the central point of something.
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| midsection |
Use for talking about the central part of the body, especially in fitness and health discussions. Often implies the area around the abdomen and is less specific than 'waist'.
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| torso |
Refers to the main part of the human body excluding the head, arms, and legs. Use it in a medical, anatomical, or fitness context.
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Examples of usage
- She wore a belt around her waist.
- He measured his waist before starting the diet.
Translations
Translations of the word "waist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cintura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Taille
๐ฎ๐ฉ pinggang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ talie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ฐ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท taille
๐ช๐ธ cintura
๐น๐ท bel
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุตุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pas
๐ธ๐ฐ pรกs
๐จ๐ณ ่ ฐ (yฤo)
๐ธ๐ฎ pas
๐ฎ๐ธ mitti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bel
๐ฒ๐ฝ cintura
Etymology
The word 'waist' originated from the Old English word 'wรฆst', which means 'growth'. It has been used to refer to the narrow part of the body since the 14th century. The concept of a defined waist has been a symbol of beauty and health in many cultures throughout history.