- See: Hourglass
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| A woman with an hourglass figure |
The hourglass figure often called hourglass shape is one of female body shapes described by the fashion industry. The other shapes are the rectangular, inverted triangle, spoon, banana, apple and pear. The hourglass shape is defined by a woman's body measurements the circumference of the bust, waist and hips.
A human body shape resembling an hourglass, with a very narrow waist and wide bust and hips.