hipline

noun

hip·​line ˈhip-ˌlīn How to pronounce hipline (audio)
1
: an arbitrary line encircling the fullest part of the hips
2
: body circumference at the hips

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Constructed in cream silk shantung, the veste was sculpted to fit snugly above a narrow waist, then flare into a scalloped basque, which was meticulously padded, stiffened and weighted to accentuate the hipline. New York Times, 25 Nov. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hipline was in 1881

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“Hipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hipline. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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