How to Use waistline in a Sentence

waistline

noun

• The dress has a small waistline and a full skirt.
• The diet claims it will reduce your waistline in just four weeks.
• They were searched and the packages of drugs were found on the teen's waistline, a news release said.
  — Fox News, 17 Jan. 2020
• Slowly lower the hands to the waistline until the stretch is felt in the wrist and fingers.
  — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
• It's been known for years that having a wider waistline ups the odds of a heart attack.
  — Karyn Repinski, Woman's Day, 23 Jan. 2019
• The trailer sits low and has the same slightly bulging waistline as the iconic Airstreams.
  — Jack Stewart, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2018
• That could be good news for your breakfast—and your waistline.
  — Jessica Firger, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2017
• The dress has long flouncy sleeves, a deep-V neckline, and a tiered skirt with a high waistline.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
• But truth be told, summer takes a toll on our waistlines, too.
  — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 9 June 2018
• The legs would roll up a bit, but the bra never gave me any issues, and the waistline always stayed put.
  — Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
• As for the pants portion of the outfit, the length of it fell at her ankles and the look was complete with a black scarf wrapped around the waistline.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 14 Jan. 2023
• Eating healthy is good for more than just your waistline.
  — Abigail L. Cuffey, Woman's Day, 27 Aug. 2012
• My waistline had filled out to meet my bustline, but not with a discernible bump.
  — Emily Holt, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
• The man pulled up his shirt and motioned to his waistline at what Beltran assumed was a weapon.
  — Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2019
• The outfit also featured a cinched waistline and a bold tie-around sash.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022
• This may have to do with those worried about the effect of recreational pot, and the munchies, on their waistlines.
  — Leah Garchik, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2018
• The key here is to find pants that truly hit right at the waistline—not too high and not suspended below the belt.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
• Trouble is, quick and easy isn’t always what’s best for our waistlines or our hearts.
  — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 10 Sep. 2019
• But all of that backyard dining takes its toll on our waistlines.
  — Brianna Steinhilber, NBC News, 26 May 2017
• But in many places, growing economies have led to growing waistlines.
  — Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2018
• If low-rise skirts aren't your thing, just tug up the waistline to a more comfortable sitting point.
  — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 1 Feb. 2023
• But after a couple of months, things can start to feel a little heavy, both on your waistline and your palate.
  — Emily Spicer, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Jan. 2018
• Bonus: This beer clocks in at just 60 calories, so those few beers have less of an impact on his waistline!
  — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2024
• Its origins date back to the mid-1800s, as a sash in formalwear to cover the buttons of the shirt at the waistline because the shirt can bunch up.
  — Washington Post, 2 July 2019
• The material of the gown also had a unique design, as it was tiered along the waistline and a few inches above the hem.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2023
• Eating at your desk every day works against your waistline in more ways than one.
  — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022
• The shorts have an airy design thanks to the wavy hem, plus a high waistline that’s accented with even more ruffles.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
• Why not whittle your waistline and stay hydrated at the same time?
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 July 2022
• The dress featured a long train and intricate sheer fabric leaves in shades of silver attached at the waistline.
  — Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
• This all-white duo features a collarless top and pants with an elasticized waistline.
  — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 7 Dec 2024