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Meanings of high-waisted in English

Of garments for the lower body: having a waistline above the natural waist.

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Examples for "high-rise"
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Mentions hotels in Honolulu & new high-rise buildings visible from Waikiki Beach.
The new yorker
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A little changed, a lot of new high-rise construction, but still beautiful.
Mooch
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Eleven people are missing after a high-rise apartment building collapsed in Colombia.
The Irish Times
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That in turn will hold up construction of the 17-storey high-rise school.
News.com.au
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The couple raised a young son and toddler in their high-rise apartment.
The Guardian
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I can only wear high-waist jeans and these are soooo comfy.
News.com.au
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Demand for denim is surging, driven by new styles such as high-waist and pinstriped jeans.
Reuters
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Sure, the high-waist felt comfy but it had no grip, slipping with every step on the treadmill.
News.com.au
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With its fun, retro print and high-waist, you can tap into the glamour of screen sirens past.
News.com.au
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Michelle Obama captures the zeitgeist of now with her high-waist belts, chunky necklaces, bold colors and sleeveless dresses.
Ebony
Usage of high-waisted in English
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Another strikingly different trend for men are the high-waisted 1950s' style trousers.
The Irish Times
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She was a high-waisted, big-boned woman, built like a municipal building-solid ,tall
Pandemonium
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Bedhead waves, high-waisted jeans, cuffed T-shirt and navy espadrilles will do that.
The Guardian
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We've seen the return of leg warmers and the return of high-waisted jeans.
News.com.au
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Despite the weather, Dexys were dapper in their wide-brimmed hats and high-waisted trousers.
The Guardian
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The popping red workout attire featured high-waisted bike shorts and a crop top.
News.com.au
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And don't get me started on Kate's penchant for high-waisted jeans.
The Irish Times
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Pair it with a high-waisted skirt or trousers for a fitted, tailored look.
BBC
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These types of high-waisted palazzo pants work well with crop tops.
Ebony
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Great Gatsby-esque shapes pop up in high-waisted silk trousers and a black jumpsuit.
The Guardian
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The high-waisted Empire gown of soft green voile made her appear taller than usual.
Ralestone Luck
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Chloe x Halle kept it funky and fun in crop tops and high-waisted skirts.
Ebony
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Will Ms. Pope be switching up her high-waisted pencil skirts for chic maternity wear?
Ebony
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Controversial opinion: all guys reckon anything high-waisted looks weird.
News.com.au
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Bowen looked at his watch, and turned to compare it with the high-waisted Empire clock.
The Custom of the Country
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These high-waisted, light denim shorts with fixed rolled-up cuffs will be your casual day saviours.
News.com.au