: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
used of a garment
an A-line skirt

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The mother-daughter duo also opted for a black-and-white color scheme at the California film festival, with Jolie rocking a silky black halter gown and her daughter wearing another white dress, this time an A-line gown with lace detailing and white fabric flowing down one shoulder. Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Smocked detailing in the back and adjustable straps ensure a comfortable, custom fit, while soft ruffles and an A-line shape add feminine flair. Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025 Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress $70.00 BUY The year’s winner in this category is, hands down, one overwhelmingly popular trend: the milkmaid dress, often defined by a structured bodice, puff sleeves, and an A-line skirt. R29 Team, refinery29.com, 29 Jan. 2025 Letizia’s look was a classic mid-length A-line dress. Mikelle Street, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for A-line 

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of A-line was in 1955

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“A-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-line. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

A-line

adjective
ˈā-ˌlīn
: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
an A-line skirt
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