hips
word · lemma: hip
/ˈhɪps/
hips
/hˈɪps/
hips
Definition
The hips are the parts of your body on each side below your waist, where your legs join your body. The word can refer to the bones and joints there, or to the outer shape of that area.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural: 'my hips hurt' or 'she put her hands on her hips.' Common with movement and body-position phrases like 'move your hips,' 'hip pain,' and 'hip replacement.' Don't confuse it with 'waist,' which is higher.
Spanish: caderasPortuguese (BR): quadrisPortuguese (PT): ancas - quadrisChinese (Simplified): 臀部两侧 - 胯部Chinese (Traditional): 臀部兩側 - 胯部Hindi: कूल्हेArabic: الوركانBengali: হিপ - কোমর (শরীরের অংশ)Russian: бедраJapanese: 腰（こし） - ヒップ（体の部分）Vietnamese: hôngKorean: 엉덩이Turkish: kalçaUrdu: کولہوںIndonesian: pinggul
Example Sentences
My hips hurt after the long walk.
basic
The baby sat on her mother's hips.
basic
Put your hands on your hips.
basic
She stood there with her hands on her hips, waiting for an explanation.
natural
I've been sitting all day, and my hips feel so stiff.
natural
The instructor told us to relax our hips during the dance.
natural