waist

• Substantivo que designa a parte do corpo humano entre as costelas e os quadris, ou a parte correspondente de uma peça de roupa.

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.

   Cintura

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

   Sinônimosmiddlemidriffmidsection

2. Clothing measurementA2formal

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

   Medida da cintura

   • 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.

   Sinônimoswaistline