waist

• Partie du corps humain située entre les côtes et les hanches, ou partie correspondante d'un vêtement.

A noun referring to the part of the human body between the ribs and the hips, or the corresponding part of a garment.

1. Body partA1formal

   The part of the human body between the ribs and the hips, typically narrower than the chest and hips.

   Taille (partie du corps)

   • She wore a belt around her waist.
   • He measured his waist for the new trousers.
   • The dress fits perfectly at the waist.

   Synonymesmiddlemidriffmidsection

2. Clothing measurementA2formal

   The measurement around the narrowest part of the torso, used for sizing clothes.

   Tour de taille

   • The jeans have a 32-inch waist.
   • She needs to take her waist measurement for the tailor.
   • The skirt is too tight around the waist.

   Synonymeswaistline