Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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This sleeveless style has a faux wrap front and ruffled hemline, plus adjustable spaghetti straps for a customizable fit.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Not everyone was thrilled with Dior’s introduction of full skirts that required yards of fabric, in stark contrast to the practical styles that prevailed during World War II, when fabric rationing forced hemlines to rise.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Kelce’s dark blue shirt was blooming with yellow and pink florals and green foliage, adding a touch of whimsy with salmon pink tassels trimming his short sleeves and hemline.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Its asymmetrical, descending hemline adds a sense of movement and unpredictability that isn’t seen in the average little black dress.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Not everyone was thrilled with Dior’s introduction of full skirts that required yards of fabric, in stark contrast to the practical styles that prevailed during World War II, when fabric rationing forced hemlines to rise.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Kelce’s dark blue shirt was blooming with yellow and pink florals and green foliage, adding a touch of whimsy with salmon pink tassels trimming his short sleeves and hemline.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Its asymmetrical, descending hemline adds a sense of movement and unpredictability that isn’t seen in the average little black dress.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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hemline
noun
hem·line
ˈhem-ˌlīn 
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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