Waist

Pronunciation: /weɪst/

Definitions of waist

noun the part of the human body between the ribs and the hips

Example Sentences

A1 She tied a ribbon around her waist.

A2 He measured his waist before starting the diet.

B1 It's important to maintain a healthy waist size for overall health.

B2 The tailor took her measurements for a custom-made dress, including her waist.

C1 She cinched her waist with a stylish belt to complete her outfit.

C2 The fashion designer created a dress with intricate detailing around the waistline.

Examples of waist in a Sentence

formal She measured her waist before starting the new diet plan.

informal She needs to find a belt that fits her waist better.

slang I can't believe how tiny her waist is, it's like she's wearing a corset!

figurative He carried the weight of the world on his waist, feeling the burden of responsibility.

Grammatical Forms of waist

• plural: waists
• comparative: more narrow-waisted
• superlative: most narrow-waisted
• present tense: waist
• future tense: will waist
• perfect tense: have waisted
• continuous tense: is waisting
• singular: waist
• positive degree: waist
• infinitive: waist
• gerund: waisting
• participle: waisted

Origin and Evolution of waist

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'waist' originated from the Old English word 'wæst', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'waistiz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'waist' referred to the part of the body between the ribs and hips. Over time, its meaning expanded to also include the narrow part of a garment that cinches at the waist, as well as the part of a ship between the deck and the bottom.