waist-high
waist
weɪst
veist
high
haɪ
hai
/wˈeɪsthˈaɪ/

Definition & Meaning of "waist-high"in English

waist-high
01

at the same level as the middle part of one's body

Grammatical Information
Examples
The floodwaters rose waist-high, making it difficult to traverse the streets.
waist-high
01

reaching up to or positioned at the level of the middle part of one's body

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most waist-high
Comparative
more waist-high
ungradable
Examples
The toddler eagerly splashed in the waist-high pool, giggling with delight.
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