waist-high
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of waist-high
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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The president developed his own trademark dance to accompany the song -- a stiff shuffle of the hips and fist bumps at waist-high level.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
The driveway gate of the waist-high chain-link fence dividing the front yard from the sidewalk was bent and mangled, lashed to a metal fence pole with white rope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
There are two toilets, and a shower behind a waist-high wall.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
They were looking for missing residents in waist-high floodwaters, but they were not wearing life jackets.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
Bran's heart was thumping in his chest as he pushed through a waist-high drift to his brothers' side.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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