Examples of “waist” in a Sentence

noun The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.

• The tailor measured around his waist before cutting the cloth.
• Water came up to my waist when I walked into the lake.
• She tied the belt tightly around her waist.

noun The part of a piece of clothing that fits around the waist.

• The waist of this skirt is too tight, so I need a bigger size.
• He sewed a new button onto the waist of his jeans.
• These trousers have an elastic waist for extra comfort.