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
The legs would roll up a bit, but the bra never gave me any issues, and the waistline always stayed put.
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Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Checking in with yourself once a month or so, with one of the above tests, offers a way to keep tabs on your cardiorespiratory gains without stressing over your waistline or jiggly bits.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
The dress also featured an elegant column skirt with subtle pleating on the waistline and was paired with a scarf that Gomez carried around her arm throughout the night.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The monochromatic gray suit which was inspired by a Golden Globes look worn by Julia Roberts in 1990 was adorned with a gold feather tie dropping below the waistline, a red pin, and black traditional dress shoes.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Checking in with yourself once a month or so, with one of the above tests, offers a way to keep tabs on your cardiorespiratory gains without stressing over your waistline or jiggly bits.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
The dress also featured an elegant column skirt with subtle pleating on the waistline and was paired with a scarf that Gomez carried around her arm throughout the night.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The monochromatic gray suit which was inspired by a Golden Globes look worn by Julia Roberts in 1990 was adorned with a gold feather tie dropping below the waistline, a red pin, and black traditional dress shoes.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistline. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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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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