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
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
Valentino redesigned the original narrower front panel and waistline to accommodate Waterhouse’s baby bump.
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Maggie Clancy, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
In the first study of its kind, excess abdominal fat has been associated with chronic pain, but the good news is that losing weight that can reduce waistlines could help relieve widespread musculoskeletal conditions.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
After delivery, these can also be helpful for C-section recovery, since the low waistline won’t irritate your healing scar.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 6 Aug. 2024
The lower waistline gives off a retro, feminine vibe and works across all hemlines.
—Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for waistline 
Maggie Clancy, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
In the first study of its kind, excess abdominal fat has been associated with chronic pain, but the good news is that losing weight that can reduce waistlines could help relieve widespread musculoskeletal conditions.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
After delivery, these can also be helpful for C-section recovery, since the low waistline won’t irritate your healing scar.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 6 Aug. 2024
The lower waistline gives off a retro, feminine vibe and works across all hemlines.
—Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for waistline
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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistline. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.
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waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
1
a
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
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