Waist

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

the part of the body between the ribs and hips

“The dress was cinched at the waist with a belt.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/weɪst/

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Synonyms

waistlineshank

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Anagrams of Waist

Words that use exactly the same letters as “waist”.

swati waits

Words one letter different

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gaist maist waise warst whist wrist

Words you can make from Waist

Shorter words formed from the letters in “waist”.

aits atis wait

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