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waist Synonyms

Another word for waist

Choosing another word for waist depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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."

Strongest
midriff
midsection
Strong
middle
waistline

• 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
Strong
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."

Strong
middle
neck

• Nearby Words

wailer
wainscoting
wairere
waist
waistband
waistbelt
waistcoat

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waist
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