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

• middle
• midriff
• midsection
• 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

The dress design is ideal for spotlighting the waistline because of the nip in the middle section of the body. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025

There was knitwear and denim, too, and little detachable ruffle belts to jazz up the waistlines of skirts and jackets. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025

For the big comeback moment, Baxter wore an elegant off-the-shoulder gown with draping along the waistline. —Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024

Accentuate and define your waistline while proportionally dressing the top and bottom of your body and focusing on your curves. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025

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
• byline
• canine

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