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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The dress featured an apron-style bodice, a full circle skirt with a train and a large bow at the waistline, complete with deep side pockets.
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Maggie Clancy, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
Instead of looking like you’re swamped with fabric, the waistline is fitted just like a classic pair and hugs your bum, whilst the nifty pleating draws attention down the leg; looking more like a flowy denim skirt than pants.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024
Slowly lower the hands to the waistline until the stretch is felt in the wrist and fingers.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Valentino redesigned the original narrower front panel and waistline to accommodate Waterhouse’s baby bump.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
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Maggie Clancy, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
Instead of looking like you’re swamped with fabric, the waistline is fitted just like a classic pair and hugs your bum, whilst the nifty pleating draws attention down the leg; looking more like a flowy denim skirt than pants.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024
Slowly lower the hands to the waistline until the stretch is felt in the wrist and fingers.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Valentino redesigned the original narrower front panel and waistline to accommodate Waterhouse’s baby bump.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 12 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2024.
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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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