waist

🇬🇧 UK/weist/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

The narrow part of the body between the ribs and hips; the part of clothing covering this area.

腰部;腰围;衣服的腰部

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
waistother
=waist

Common Collocations

  • 1.slender waist细腰
  • 2.measure waist测腰围

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She measured her waist before starting the fitness program.

  • 2.

    The corset cinched tightly at the waist.

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