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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Experts and influencers alike are perpetually warring over whether fats are dangerous for the heart, whether carbs are good or bad for your waistline, and how much protein a person truly needs.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
After all, many products like the aforementioned Woven Seam Taped Pant boast cinched waistlines and others, like the Refina Bodysuit, have body-shaping stitch lines.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
These trouser jeans have a high waistline and straight wide legs that look a bit more polished.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Her dress donned a high slit that rested just below her waistline, a keyhole cutout and an off-the-shoulder neckline.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
After all, many products like the aforementioned Woven Seam Taped Pant boast cinched waistlines and others, like the Refina Bodysuit, have body-shaping stitch lines.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
These trouser jeans have a high waistline and straight wide legs that look a bit more polished.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Her dress donned a high slit that rested just below her waistline, a keyhole cutout and an off-the-shoulder neckline.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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 18 Jan. 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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