Pronunciation

/waɪst/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The part of a person’s body between the chest and hips, typically defined as the narrowest part. 2. (pl.) The waistline, the boundary between the upper and lower parts of the torso. 3. (figuratively) The most important or crucial point in something.
• Adjective: Characterizing something that is narrow or constricted, particularly at the waist.

Phrases

• “at one’s waist” indicates the position of something on the waistline
• “fit around the waist” refers to clothing size or comfort
• “keep one’s waist slim” implies maintaining a slender waist

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She cinched her dress at the waist to accentuate her curves.”
• Adjective: “The tree trunk was so thick, while its branches were slender and narrow at the waist.”
• Figure of Speech: “This project is the waist of our marketing strategy; if it fails, the entire campaign might collapse.”

Synonyms

• Waistline
• Midriff
• Torso
• Narrowest point
• Central point
• Pivot

Antonyms

• Broad
• Bulging
• Full
• Rounded

Note: The verb form “waist” is not a standard English term, but “girdle” or “belt” could be used metaphorically to describe the act of controlling or influencing something at its waist or crucial point.