Body Measurements

noun the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a horse's body

• The girth of the tree trunk measured over five feet in diameter.
• I couldn't believe the girth of the sandwich they served me at the deli!
• Check out the girth on that guy, he must lift weights all day.
• The girth of her knowledge on the subject was impressive.

noun The part of the body between the ribs and the hips, often narrower than the chest or shoulders

• She measured her waistline to track her progress in losing weight.
• She joked that her waistline had expanded after indulging in too many desserts.
• I need to hit the gym and work on my waistline before summer.
• The company's profits have been expanding, just like a growing waistline.