Noun
That part of the human body which is immediately below the ribs or thorax; the small part of the body between the thorax and hips.
Hence, the middle part of other bodies; especially (Naut.), that part of a vessel's deck, bulwarks, etc., which is between the quarter-deck and the forecastle; the middle part of the ship.
A garment, or part of a garment, which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist line.
A girdle or belt for the waist.
Source: Webster's dictionaryDon't waist your time with expleinations. People hear only they want to hear! Paulo Coelho
How is it possible to find meaning in a finite world, given my waist and shirt size. Woody Allen
A beautiful dress may look beautiful on a hanger, but that means nothing. It must be seen on the shoulders, with the movement of the arms, the legs, and the waist. Coco Chanel
The nuclear arms race is like two sworn enemies standing waist deep in gasoline, one with three matches, the other with five. Carl Sagan
Every time I read the paper those old feelings come on. We are waist deep in the Big Muddy and the big fool says to push on. Pete Seeger
If you are up to your knees in pleasure, then you are up to your waist in grief. Hindi Proverb