waist circumference; waistband
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
waist circumference; girth; waistline
Refers to the measurement around the waist, commonly used for clothing sizes, health indicators, and body measurements.
Her waist circumference is only sixty centimeters.
The waist of these trousers is too small; I can't get into them.
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The doctor said that to reduce waist circumference, one must control diet and strengthen exercise.
Please help me measure my waist.
noun
waistband; sash; cummerbund; girdle
Refers to a wide belt or sash worn around the waist, often used in traditional dress or to cinch the waist. This usage is less common in modern everyday language.
She tied on a red silk waist sash.
The waistband of this qipao is embroidered with exquisite patterns.
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In olden times, women often wore skirts with stiff cloth waistbands to maintain an upright figure.