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waist Synonyms
Another word for waist
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• noun (Context 1)
The narrowing part of the human body located between the ribs and the hips.
Usage Example
"She tied the warm sweater securely around her midriff before starting the steep hike."
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midriff
Strong
midsection
middle
• noun (Context 2)
The section of a garment that covers or fits around the middle of the body.
Usage Example
"The tailor carefully took in the waistline of the trousers so they would fit properly."
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waistline
waistband
• noun (Context 3)
The narrow central or middle part of an object, such as a violin, an hourglass, or a ship.
Usage Example
"The fine sand slowly trickled through the narrow middle of the antique hourglass."
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middle
Strong
center
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waist