waist-high

adjective

: reaching as high as a person's waist

waist-high corn

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Her gown, which was paired with black heels, featured a sweetheart neckline with a plunging dip, a waist-high slit and gold embellishments all over. —

Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Follow our live blog for the latest updates. 11:28 AM EST Incredible pictures show Ohioans battling through waist-high snow Incredible pictures shared on social media show waist-high snow in Ohio after heavy snowfall. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 That left 120 miles lined with vehicle barriers — generally waist-high barricades with steel rails welded together in the shape of a buckrail fence — which most species including bears are able to climb, hop or duck under. —

Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024 Mundell sloshed through waist-high water and peeked around the corner to Bridge Street. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waist-high