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

Synonyms of waistline

• 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

Unlike a belt, a scarf drapes over your waistline and over your hip, creating an asymmetrical layer that makes your basics-heavy look all the more exciting. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 23 May 2026

Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026

The upper pair is set atop the lower pair and bonded together at the visible overlay around the waistline. —C.c. Weiss may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2026

These Levi’s jeans have a flattering mid-rise waistline that accentuates curves before flaring out into loose, straightline legs. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for waistline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• brucine
• byline

Kids Definition

waistline

noun

waist·​line ˈwāst-ˌlīn 

1

a

: waist sense 1a

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