waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn 
1
a
: an arbitrary line encircling the narrowest part of the waist
b
: the part of a garment that covers the waistline or may be above or below it as fashion dictates
2
: body circumference at the waist
Examples of waistline in a Sentence
The diet claims it will reduce your waistline in just four weeks.
The dress has a small waistline and a full skirt.
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The sleeves included a sheer element and the high waistline of the maxidress provided an extra element of sartorial sophistication.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Rib remodeling shaved five inches off her waistline.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
The bra and underwear have set stones and drops at the under-bust of the bra and the waistline of the underwear.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Queen Camilla’s emerald green midi dress featured long sleeves and a fitted bodice, which transitioned to a flowing skirt and Empire waistline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Rib remodeling shaved five inches off her waistline.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
The bra and underwear have set stones and drops at the under-bust of the bra and the waistline of the underwear.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Queen Camilla’s emerald green midi dress featured long sleeves and a fitted bodice, which transitioned to a flowing skirt and Empire waistline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for waistline
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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistline. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
1
a
b
: body circumference at the waist
2
: the part of a garment surrounding the waist
Medical Definition
waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
: body circumference at the waist
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