apple-shaped

Wide at the waist

Apple-shaped describes a body type that carries weight predominantly around the midsection—the torso and waist—rather than the hips and thighs.

The term appears frequently in health discussions, as this fat distribution pattern correlates with higher cardiovascular risk: Apple-shaped people should monitor their waist circumference.

The contrasting body type is pear-shaped.

design

round

Curved like circle

sphericalGlobe-like in form
globularSphere-shaped
bulbousSwollen and round

rotund · plump · curved · domed · tapered · stem · contoured · decorative · ornamental · finial

bodytype

hourglass

Gravity-powered sand timer

torsoBody without limbs
midsectionCentral body region
waistTorso's narrowest circumference

abdomen · silhouette · proportions · figure · physique · belly fat · android · stocky · round · barrel-chested

health

visceral fat

Fat stored around organs

metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
cardiovascular riskProbability of heart disease
insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity

diabetes · waist circumference · BMI · cortisol · heart disease · abdominal · hypertension · cholesterol · inflammation · adipose

apple-shaped

round

hourglass

visceral fat

apple-shaped

Opposites

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