WAIST
What does "WAIST" mean?
The narrowed part of the human body between the ribs and the hips.
Meanings
- The part of the body below the ribs and above the hips, usually the slimmest part of the torso. He tied the apron strings around his waist.
- The part of a garment that encircles or fits this part of the body. The dress had a high waist and a flared skirt.
- A narrow middle part of an object, such as a ship, violin, or bottle. The narrow waist of the violin lets the bow reach the strings.
Word origin
From Middle English 'wast', probably from an Old English root related to 'weaxan' (to grow), meaning the place where the body's growth is measured.
Remember it
WAIST has an 'I' standing tall in the middle - imagine the letter I as a slim figure pointing at exactly where the waist sits.
A little poem
The river narrows where the hills lean in;
a body, too, keeps secrets at the thin.
couplet
What it teaches
Strength often lives at the narrowest point; what bends in the middle is what lets the whole turn.
Quick facts
What does WAIST mean?
The narrowed part of the human body between the ribs and the hips.
Is WAIST a valid word?
Yes — WAIST is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is WAIST?
WAIST has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does WAIST come from?
From Middle English 'wast', probably from an Old English root related to 'weaxan' (to grow), meaning the place where the body's growth is measured.
What can WAIST teach us?
Strength often lives at the narrowest point; what bends in the middle is what lets the whole turn.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.