waist
/weɪst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: waists
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “waist” mean?
The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.
Is “waist” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.