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.
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The cropped length means the shirt fits just above your waistline, and the heavyweight fabric makes the shirt durable.
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
The high waistline, billowy fabric, and bow-style tie belt make these paperbag pants a great pick for anyone who struggles to find work pants that flatter their midsection.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 13 May 2025
Police responded and found a woman with small lacerations on her chest and a laceration from below her waistline that traveled up her stomach to her chest, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
The fabric of the look cascades straight past the hips to a split above the waistline, which revealed Davis’ midriff.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
The high waistline, billowy fabric, and bow-style tie belt make these paperbag pants a great pick for anyone who struggles to find work pants that flatter their midsection.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 13 May 2025
Police responded and found a woman with small lacerations on her chest and a laceration from below her waistline that traveled up her stomach to her chest, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
The fabric of the look cascades straight past the hips to a split above the waistline, which revealed Davis’ midriff.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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 11 Jun. 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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