Phrase Hound found 25 phrases and 26 compound words that contain waist. The most common are listed below. Open waist in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 25
- wasp waista very slim waist resembling that of a wasp, especially one attained by tightlacing (corseting)
- empire waistA waistline on a woman's dress that is located immediately below the bust.
- waist-deepAs deep as would reach to the waist (of a standing person).
- drop waistA waistline (on a dress etc.) that is positioned around the hips, below the natural waist.
- dropped waistSynonym of drop waist: A waistline (on a dress etc.) that is positioned around the hips, below the natural waist.
- waist bagA fanny pack or bum bag.
- waist chainAn ornamental chain worn around the waist; seen by some as a symbol of slavery.
- snatched waistA thin waist on an otherwise voluptuous person; hourglass figure.
- waist cincherA type of corset that is used to pull in the waist.
- waist-deep in the Big MuddySynonym of knee-deep in the Big Muddy: Stuck in a predicament; mired in a difficult situation, especially one resulting from poor judgment or bad leadership.
- waist-highAs high as would reach to the waist (of a standing person).
- strip to the waistTo remove all of one's clothes worn above the waistline.
- shirt waistAlternative spelling of shirtwaist: A woman's tailored blouse, buttoned down the front.
- waist bagsplural of waist bag: A fanny pack or bum bag.
- waist cardA slim and attractive waist.
- waist cardsplural of waist card: A slim and attractive waist.
- waist chainsplural of waist chain: An ornamental chain worn around the waist; seen by some as a symbol of slavery.
- sheer-to-waistof tights or pantyhose, having the same denier (thickness) for the top or panty as for the legs, creating a more see-through effect right up to the waistband.
- emancipation waistSynonym of liberty bodice: A tight, sleeveless underbodice, originally as typically worn by children to allow for more freedom of movement than a corset.
- strips to the waistthird-person singular simple present indicative of strip to the waist: To remove all of one's clothes worn above the waistline.
- stripping to the waistpresent participle and gerund of strip to the waist
- stripped to the waistsimple past and past participle of strip to the waist
- paperbag waistA loose waist on a pair of trousers or pants that becomes ruched when worn.
- waist cinchersplural of waist cincher: A type of corset that is used to pull in the waist.
- waist overallsSynonym of denim jeans (pants, trousers)
Compound words 26
- waistbandA band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.
- waistcoatAn ornamental garment worn under a doublet.
- waistclothA cloth or garment worn around the waist.
- shirtwaistA woman's tailored blouse, buttoned down the front.
- waistbeltA belt (a band or strap) worn around the waist, especially when part of a larger article, such as a backpack.
- waisterA seaman stationed in the waist of a warship.
- waistlongLong enough to reach one's waist.
- shirtwaisterA woman's dress having a bodice in the style of a shirt, with buttons down the front.
- waistboatA boat carried in the waist of a vessel.
- waistlessHaving no waist