as in waist
the middle region of the human torso used a belt to define her waistline

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Recent Examples of waistline Erivo opted for a custom Dior look with an exaggerated waistline and sweetheart neckline. Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 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, 16 Jan. 2025 Checking in with yourself once a month or so, with one of the above tests, offers a way to keep tabs on your cardiorespiratory gains without stressing over your waistline or jiggly bits. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025 The dress also featured an elegant column skirt with subtle pleating on the waistline and was paired with a scarf that Gomez carried around her arm throughout the night. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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