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
Minjee Lee drove into waist-high grass on the 14th, had to take a penalty drop and made another double bogey.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
Another burst of water rushed through the windows, forcing the people to wade through waist-high water as furniture and vegetation floated around them.
From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
I feel heavy, like I'm walking through water, or waist-high sand.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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